Ashland Community and Technical College is a public smaller institution in Ashland, KY with an urban campus setting, with about 1,631 undergraduates, typical net price of $5,717 after grants, first-year retention of 65.0%, a graduation rate of about 50.9%, and median earnings of $30,330 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Ashland Community and Technical College

Tuition (in-state)
$4,728
Tuition (out-of-state)
$6,432
Total cost of attendance
$14,374
Average net price
$5,717
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
1,631
Graduation rate
50.9%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$30,330

Key rankings for Ashland Community and Technical College

Where Ashland Community and Technical College ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#234 of 2,710

Net Price

#1,488 of 2,883

Earnings

#1,723 of 2,407

Retention

#1,993 of 2,747

Graduation

#1,505 of 2,514

Debt

What stands out at Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland Community and Technical College in Ashland, KY is a college.

  • Small city
  • 1,631 undergraduates
Average net price$5,717
Pell Grant recipient share40.6%
Graduation rate50.9%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$30,330
First-year retention65.0%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Ashland Community and Technical College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$5,717
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$30,330

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
65.0%
Graduation rate
50.9%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
40.6%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$14,374
Listed tuition (in-state)$4,728
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$6,432
Average net price (after aid)$5,717
Average net price by family income

Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.

$0–$30k$4,881
$30k–$48k$5,068
$48k–$75k$6,629
$75k–$110k$8,806
$110k+$11,667

How Ashland Community and Technical College compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southeast (region 5).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$5,717
State (KY)$16,328
Region$15,916
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$30,330
State (KY)$31,816
Region$32,894
National$35,678

Retention

This school65.0%
State (KY)68.3%
Region69.8%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school50.9%
State (KY)53.3%
Region53.7%
National58.2%

Median debt

This school$10,950
State (KY)$13,000
Region$15,590
National$13,621

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (KY) Region Nation
Net price$5,717Below national median$16,328$15,916$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$30,330Below national median$31,816$32,894$35,678
Retention65.0%Below national median68.3%69.8%72.9%
Graduation50.9%Below national median53.3%53.7%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported80.5%75.5%77.8%
Pell share40.6%Above national median43.5%44.2%39.9%
Median debt$10,950Below national median$13,000$15,590$13,621
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Ashland Community and Technical College

Campus settingSmall city
Student–faculty ratio18:1
Full-time faculty95.9%
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,573

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women60.0%
Men40.0%
Black or African American1.7%
Hispanic / Latino1.7%
White90.7%
Asian0.3%
Two or more races3.0%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Ashland Community and Technical College

Common questions about Ashland Community and Technical College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Ashland Community and Technical College located?

Ashland Community and Technical College is located in Ashland, KY. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Ashland Community and Technical College?

Ashland Community and Technical College is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend Ashland Community and Technical College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $4,728 for in-state students and $6,432 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $5,717. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Ashland Community and Technical College's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Ashland Community and Technical College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Ashland Community and Technical College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,631. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Ashland Community and Technical College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Ashland Community and Technical College are roughly $30,330. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 50.9% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Ashland Community and Technical College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Ashland Community and Technical College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#234 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,488 of 2,883); First-year retention (#1,723 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#1,993 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#1,505 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Ashland Community and Technical College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Ashland Community and Technical College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Ashland Community and Technical College
FieldValue
InstitutionAshland Community and Technical College
Official websitehttps://ashland.kctcs.edu/
City, stateAshland, KY
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment1,631
Listed tuition (in-state)$4,728
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$6,432
Listed tuition (generic)$4,728
Total cost of attendance$14,374
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$5,717
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$30,330
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$30,351
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$34,504
Median loan debt$10,950
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention65.0%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)50.9%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share40.6%
Share with federal loans17.8%
Part-time enrollment share33.8%
Campus settingSmall city
Student–faculty ratio18
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,573
Full-time faculty share95.9%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women60.0%
Share of undergraduates, men40.0%
Share of undergraduates, Black1.7%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic1.7%
Share of undergraduates, White90.7%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.3%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races3.0%
Share of undergraduates, international0.0%
Net price, family income $0–30k$4,881
Net price, family income $30–48k$5,068
Net price, family income $48–75k$6,629
Net price, family income $75–110k$8,806
Net price, family income $110k+$11,667

Sources for Ashland Community and Technical College

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.