Ashland Community And Technical College

Ashland Community and Technical College, also referred to as ACTC, was established in 1938 and was originally known as Ashland Junior College. Located in Ashland, Kentucky, it is among the 16 two-year colleges under the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). The college enrolls more than 4,000 students on an annual basis. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in a range of study areas which include business technology and education, health sciences and education. The college also offers distance learning programs for its outstation students.

The main campus of the college offers its students various clubs and organizations such as the Baptist Student Union, Students in Free Enterprise, Phi Theta Kappa, Rotaract and a Drama Club.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in production trades, mechanics and repair, office and administration, cooking and culinary arts, computer science and engineering, and construction trades.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,675 in 2007-2008 (2,129 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Ashland Community And Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.