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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.
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Campus Location1400 College Drive
Ashland, KY 41101-3683
USA
Main Tel: (606) 326-2000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Ashland Community And Technical College HighlightsWhere Ashland Community And Technical College 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 693 | 18 | | Associate | 307 | 12 | | 1-2 year certificate | 136 | 15 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Ashland Community And Technical College was 4,675 in 2007 (2,656 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| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,760 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,280 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: Ashland Community And Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 38 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 16 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 42 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (13 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (41 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (50 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (131 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (57 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (35 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (25 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS (144 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (190 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (19 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (130 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (112 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (159 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (10 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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