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ASA Institute Of Business And Computer Technology

ASA Institute Of Business And Computer Technology

ASA Institute of Business and Computer Technology, or ASA, was established in 1985. It was then known as the Advanced Software Analysis. The college offers more than 20 study programs through 2 large campuses situated in Broadway, and Brooklyn in New York. ASA Institute of Business and Computer Technology offers degrees in accounting, computer programming and information technology, and medical assisting. ASA offers fields of study in the following academic divisions:

  • Division of Arts and Sciences
  • Division of Business
  • Division of Computer Technology
  • Division of Criminal Justice
  • Division of Health Disciplines

ASA’s athletics department fields men’s and women’s basketball and football teams, as well as a men’s soccer team. The college offers more than five intercollegiate sports programs. It is a Division I member in the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Overview of ASA Institute Of Business And Computer Technology

The campus of ASA Institute is in Brooklyn, NY, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at ASA Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. ASA Institute is known for its programs in business and management and computer science and engineering.

ASA Institute Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.

Student Body

In 2007, ASA Institute had 3,033 students enrolled (2,964 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of ASA Institute is to provide high-quality, career-oriented programs that respond to the needs of both students and employers. ASA will achieve its mission by delivering an integrated educational experience that is student centered and experientially based, integrating professional skills, general education, and career-focused knowledge and expertise. ASAÆs faculty and staff are focused on fostering the growth of intellectual, social, and communication skills that will prepare our students not only to succeed in the workplace but also to be responsible citizens and leaders and to continue learning throughout their lifetimes. ASA Institute strives to support students within an educational environment characterized by the highest professional standards and personalized attention to individual development."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting ASA Institute

ASA Institute Of Business And Computer Technology
151 Lawrence Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
General Phone: (718) 522-9073
http://www.asa.edu

ASA Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology704medical assistant, pharmacy tech
Business And Management174accounting and management, business management
Computer Science And Engineering75computer networking, computer and info science, computer support
Medical Administration25medical records tech, health care administration
Law5legal secretary

Number of programs and degrees for ASA Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree9328
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years515

ASA Institute Student Body

In 2007, ASA Institute had a total enrollment of 3,033 students (2,964 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men24%
Women76%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White7%
Black43%
Hispanic40%
Asian5%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-192%
20-2113%
22-2421%
25-2926%
30-3415%
35-399%
40-4910%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York99%
New Jersey1%

ASA Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %
Part-Time100 %

ASA Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

ASA Institute Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,3411,13384%96785%
Men32827484%22984%
Women1,01385985%73886%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

ASA Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,549
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,549
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
ASA Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3095500)

ASA Institute Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4639

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year46$39,06339$36,688
All faculty totalcalendar year46$39,06339$36,688

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

ASA Institute Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

ASA Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets ASA Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%ASA Institute Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%ASA Institute % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%ASA Institute Minority % of student body
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%ASA Institute % of degrees in business and management
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%ASA Institute Female % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%ASA Institute % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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