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Askins Vo Tech

Overview of Askins Vo Tech

Fort Smith, AR is home to Askins. Fort Smith is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Askins go up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in engineering technician.

Askins Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.

Student Body

The school has 35 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Askins are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school 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.

Contacting Askins

Askins Vo Tech
7716 Hwy 271 S
Fort Smith, AR 72908
General Phone: (479) 646-4803

Askins Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician31HVAC tech

Number of programs and degrees for Askins in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year311

Askins Student Body

In 2007-2008, Askins had a total enrollment of 35 students (32 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White84%
Black4%
Asian12%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-193%
22-246%
25-2917%
30-3426%
35-396%
40-4937%
50-646%

Askins Room and Board (2007)

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.

Askins Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Askins participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3127200)

Askins Degree Programs (2007)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

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Askins Highlights

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What Sets Askins Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Askins % of degrees in engineering technician
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Askins % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Askins Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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