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The campus of Askins is in Fort Smith, Arkansas, which is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Askins include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Askins is known for its programs in engineering technician.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2005, Askins had 17 students enrolled (7 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Askins are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We believe education is an investment in ones future. As leaders in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, Askins Vo Tech believes the integrity of the profession rest in the quality of its practitioners. We strive to educate our students to exude a positive attitude towards life, the profession and themselves. Our goals are to assist them in becoming successful in life, and obtain marketable skills in the refrigeration and air conditioning profession."
More complete details are provided below.
Askins Vo - Tech
7716 Hwy 271 S
Fort Smith, AR 72908
General Phone: (479) 646-4803
Admissions Phone: (479) 646-4803
Financial Aid Phone: (479) 646-4803
Askins awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 14 | HVAC tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Askins in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 1 |
In 2005, Askins had a total enrollment of 17 students (7 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 35-39 | 27% |
| 40-49 | 40% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 93% |
| Oklahoma | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Part-Time | 81 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Smith, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (479) 646-4803
Financial Aid:
Askins participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3127200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (479) 646-4803
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Askins Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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