South College Asheville is in a small city, in Asheville, NC. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at South College Asheville earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include law.
All qualified applicants are admitted as South College Asheville offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here South College Asheville does well in comparison to most schools.
The school, in 2007, had 133 students (115 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at South College Asheville. The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"A private, co-educational, nonsectarian academic institution, South College-Asheville offers varied and well-balanced programs at the bachelor's, associate and certificate levels.
The mission of the college is to identify and facilitate quality programs of study that bring students together in an academic setting which encourages the development of educated, responsible professionals who meet the demands of our employment market.
To achieve this mission, South College-Asheville offers general education and specialized courses designed to broaden students' overall knowledge and develop strong technical skills as identified by community leaders. The college recognizes the uniqueness of students and works to meet their needs on an individual basis. Therefore, the college maintains various support services to enhance students' academic experiences."
More complete details are provided below.
South College Asheville
29 Turtle Creek Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
General Phone: (828) 277-5521
http://www.southcollegenc.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 17 | surgical tech, medical assistant |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant, legal studies |
| Business And Management | 1 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | physical therapist assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and administration |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for South College Asheville in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, South College Asheville had a total enrollment of 133 students (115 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Asheville, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,455 |
Financial Aid:
South College Asheville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1026400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 10 | $51,080 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 10 | $51,080 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South College Asheville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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