Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a public community college located in Asheville, NC. It offers 130 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $2,882 for North Carolina residents and $9,026 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of North Carolina public community colleges' average ($8,473).

The school has 6,473 students, which is higher than North Carolina community collleges' average (3,115). In addition, 2,016 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - ABTech
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,882$9,026
Books & Supplies$2,000
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,150
Average Financial Aid$3,317
Cost of Attendance$22,032$28,176
After Financial Aid$18,715$24,859
ABTech Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College$2,882$9,026
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,542$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs7060NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Information Science/StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)5 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist12 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Institutional Food Workers NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician6 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance2 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant25 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration4 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 78 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management22 completers
22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision2 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting and FinanceNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant ManagementNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,473 students at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,337 male students and 3,933 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total6,2701,6364,634
Male Students2,3376691,668
Female Students3,9339672,966

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 6,473 total students, 3,908 students enrolled through distance learning (2,016 students enrolled exclusively and 1,892 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,473
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,016
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,892
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,565

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC
Phone828-254-1921
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,882
Out-of-State$9,026
Student Population »6,473 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »31%
Transfer-out Rate9%
Retention Rate58% (Full-time)
45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,317
Students to Faculty14:1 (7.14%)