A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at A-B Tech are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 51% more female students than male students enrolled at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College with a gender ratio of 13% women to 9% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, A-B Tech has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9%
|
| Women |
13%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
553
|
| Women |
835
|
A-B Tech serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
79% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 40.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 53% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197887 IPEDS survey data for Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025