- Ashland Community and Technical College is a comprehensive institution of higher education that for a diverse population changes lives through education and training. It provides learning experiences for those preparing for an occupation upon graduation, for those transferring to a baccalaureate institution, and for those in the workforce seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. The comprehensive college offers programs leading to the awarding of continuing education units, certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. These programs and services are flexible, adaptable, and accessible through partnerships with other institutions and the use of technology.
School Highlights
Ashland Community and Technical College serves 2,552 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,552 students
- In-state tuition: $3,624
- Out-state tuition: $12,456
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 8%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Ashland Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Ashland Community and Technical College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
84 staff
82 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Ashland Community and Technical College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Ashland Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has grown by 54% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,552 students
3,274 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
37:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
1,102 students
1,128 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,450 students
2,146 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,552 students
2,618 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,102 students
1,102 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,450 students
2,146 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
1%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
72%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.46
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600
$29,400
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,624
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,456
$12,449
Tuition Notes
$189/credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
98%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,192
$11,279
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$5,953
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor SocietyDrama Club
Multicultural Student OrganizationPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Sigma Kappa DeltaStudent Government Association
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Located in the foothills of eastern Kentucky, Ashland Community & Technical College has been the two-year college of choice for students in the Ashland area for more than 60 years. As a committed partner in community and workforce development and the continuous search for excellence, Ashland Community and Technical College offers diverse learning opportunities from liberal arts education to sophisticated technical programs. The college serves the community at large by offering basic skills education for adults, by supporting economic development through services to business and industry, and by providing programs and services that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the Tri-State service area. As part of Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Ashland Community & Technical College offers university-parallel programs for transfer to four-year institutions and career programs for advancement in professional fields. In addition, ACTC responds to the needs of local business and industry for state-of-the-art workforce training. Thousands of people in the tri-state area of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia visit the ACTC campus throughout the year for life-long learning experiences and cultural programs. Ashland Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ashland Community and Technical College cost?
Ashland Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,624 for In-State students and $12,456 for Out-State students.
What is Ashland Community and Technical College's ranking?
Ashland Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Least expensive tuition and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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