School Highlights
ACT College serves 335 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Acceptance Rate: 38%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 76%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
ACT College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1983
Total Faculty
20 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of ACT College has declined by 29% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The ACT College diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 43% over five years.
Total Enrollment
335 students
924 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
331 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
4 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
339 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
335 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4 students
795 students
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
59%
14%
% Black
5%
22%
% White
24%
45%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$31,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,100
$9,463
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,868
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
38%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of ACT College?
The acceptance rate of ACT College is 38%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
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