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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.

Campus Location

1400 College Drive
Ashland, KY 41101-3683
USA
Main Tel: (606) 326-2000
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

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)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate60916
Associate28112
1-2 year certificate12016

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)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,904
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,360
Books and supplies$ 1,000

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.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  36
Without tenure; working toward tenure  15
Without tenure; tenure not available  44

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (11 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (32 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (156 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (20 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (49 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (160 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (106 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 (9 awarded)

  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (84 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (167 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (173 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (4 awarded)

  • Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (14 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

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List of Kentucky colleges

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