APPLICATION FEE
No application fee.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a public two-year institution located in Asheville, North Carolina, serving over 6,000 students.
THE SIGNATURE
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College operates as a public community college within the state of North Carolina. The institution enrolls more than 6,000 students and offers programs designed for two-year degree completion or transfer pathways.
The campus is situated in Asheville, providing access to local resources while maintaining its focus on accessible higher education options.
GETTING IN
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a public two-year institution located in Asheville, North Carolina. The school serves an enrollment of over 6,000 students.
APPLICATION FEE
No application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$2,882/yr
Out-of-state: $9,026/yr. North Carolina residents pay roughly 68% less.
Net price by income band
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$12,734/yr
Average aid package $4,141.
IN THE CLASSROOM
The college offers academic programs suitable for two-year degree completion and transfer preparation. Students can pursue coursework that leads to associate degrees or technical certifications within the Asheville area.
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
First-year retention
43%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
0
Undergraduate majors and programs
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
Setting
City: Small
AFTER GRADUATION
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$36,048
Working after 10 yrs
77.7%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
60%
60% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.