2024 Top Colleges for Protective Services in the Asheville Area

• Flat Rock, NC•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  128 reviews

Freshman: I decided to choose Blue Ridge Community College, specifically as a pre-transfer school so that I may transfer into a four year after obtaining my associate's degree. As a high school senior, I greatly appreciated the ability to take online college courses while working full time, attending high school, and in the pursuit of my degree. Nearly all of my professors were incredibly passionate, diligent, and were genuinely dedicated to both teaching and helping their students succeed in their professional future. Also during my time there, due to an anonymous and generous sponsor that allowed for all of the students to attend tuition free for nearly two years! I have been very impressed with Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock North Carolina, and will continue finishing out my associate's degree after high school.... Read 128 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,783

• SAT range —

• Marion, NC•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  50 reviews

Other: I’m currently in their first ever ADN program at McDowell Technical Community College. I really feel that they strive to help us understand the material that’s being taught to us and don’t just want us to memorize it for a test. I feel like by the time I graduate I will have the proper education to be the best nurse I can be. The teachers are always free to listen to any suggestions/ concerns students are having. Of course there are difficulties present however I feel they are pretty minor. The biggest issue seem to be communication between faculty (instructors, advisors, and admissions office), which will most likely resolve as like previously mentioned this is a new program. I would recommend McDowell Technical Community College to others looking to advance their education.... Read 50 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $4,640

• SAT range —

• Asheville, NC•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  321 reviews

Freshman: My advisors have been so helpful in my registration and enrollment process, and I feel supported in a process that can be overwhelming. After years of being on-the-fence about what was the right decision as far as continuing my education, seeing the various programs and opportunities offered by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College gave me confidence that this was the place to achieve my goals. Their trainings in New Student Orientation and easy-to-navigate Student Self-Service portal have started my college journey off on the right foot, and the communication between staff and students is always quick and informative, even going so far as to schedule appointments via Zoom to maintain their focus on public safety and health. Of the 25,000 students that attend this college, I am more than grateful to be one of them.... Read 321 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,964

• SAT range —

• Montreat, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.47 out of 5  293 reviews

Alum: I like to say that Montreat is about community. It's not big, it's in the middle of nowhere, so don't go if you want a "big college" experience (totally overrated btw). There are plenty of solid students and teachers that are willing and able to pour into you and grow you as a person. People that have issues with the administration do not take the time to figure out what is going on behind the scenes. Pretty much everyone I got the chance to work with in admin genuinely cares about the students. I think the best example of Montreat College is this. We had a very tragic situation happen on campus. Some people's solution to that was to blame people who had literally dropped everything to take care of the situation. However, it was at that time that I got to see the true beauty of Montreat. An entire community, from teachers to students to people living in the area (who are very active in caring for and helping students s.o to Momma Martha) came together to love and support each other.... Read 293 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 90%

• Net price $23,083

• SAT range 1030-1220