Ascent College: Review & Facts

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Ascent College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 100 students enrolled. This school is one of the 4 colleges and schools located in Hampton, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Ascent College will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
5
Ascent College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 5 majors. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Ascent College is perfect at 100% (well above Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
100%
Good
The graduation rate at Ascent College is outstanding: 100%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ascent College is excellent - 4:1. Find out more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is low - around $7,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Ascent College beyond tuition are around $100; this totals $7,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Ascent College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Ascent College is $25.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Ascent College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (757) 826-1883 or check Ascent College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Ascent College provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

Presently there is no on-campus housing at Ascent College.

Based on the college crime data, Ascent College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ascent College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Ascent College
1705 Todds Ln
Hampton, Virginia
23666, USA
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