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Ascent College

Gainesville, Virginia 20155

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Close-knit campus

Ascent College is a private suburban institution in Gainesville, Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 85 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

50% of students graduate within four years.

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
85Students
8:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ascent College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$7,680
Books & Supplies$730

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

71.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (7)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
85
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 9%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,455

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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