Ascent College
Gainesville, Virginia · Suburb: LargeOfficial Website ↗
Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →
Ascent College is a private nonprofit four-year university located in Gainesville, Virginia. The college enrolls approximately 87 undergraduate students. Annual tuition is $7,680, significantly below average for private colleges. The six-year graduation rate is 33%, which is below average compared to the national average of 63%.
The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.
- ✓Tuition ($7,680/yr) is well below the national average for private nonprofit colleges
- ✓Reasonable room and board costs at $730/yr
- ✓Small campus environment (87 students) — more personal attention and close-knit community
- ·Graduation rate of 33% is below the national average — research completion support services
This college is a strong fit for students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.
All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.
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