American Samoa Community College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6202 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1712 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1625 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5159 of 5,278 | For Public Health |
| #5947 of 5,985 | For Pathology |
| #6009 of 6,226 | For Ecology |
| #6357 of 6,578 | For Geography and Cartography |
| #6454 of 6,888 | For Environmental Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 843
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- amsamoa.edu
American Samoa Community College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
American Samoa Community College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
Admissions requirements
American Samoa Community College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 729 (87%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 89 (11%) |
| Asian | 11 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (0.7%) |
| White | 5 (0.6%) |
| Hispanic | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,079
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $4,800 |
| Fee in-district | $800 |
| Fee in-state | $800 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 |
American Samoa Community College majors
American Samoa Community College has granted 10 bachelor's degrees in Elementary Education and Teaching. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at American Samoa Community College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 52 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 26 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | 10 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | |
| Accounting | 11 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 8 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 5 | |
| Nursing Education | 5 | |
| Human Services, General | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Agriculture, General | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |
| Information Technology | 2 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 2 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 | |
| Marine Sciences | 1 | |
| Pacific Area & Pacific Rim Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 178 | 10 |
American Samoa Community College has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 26% | 36% |
Publications & Citations
American Samoa Community College has published 125 scientific papers with 2,425 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Public Health, Pathology, Ecology, and Gerontology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 | 34 |
| 2009 | 5 | 41 |
| 2010 | 2 | 55 |
| 2011 | 3 | 64 |
| 2012 | 5 | 54 |
| 2013 | 7 | 83 |
| 2014 | 7 | 76 |
| 2015 | 9 | 101 |
| 2016 | 6 | 163 |
| 2017 | 4 | 144 |
| 2018 | 4 | 186 |
| 2019 | 5 | 199 |
| 2020 | 4 | 198 |
| 2021 | 5 | 149 |
| 2022 | 5 | 150 |
| 2023 | 11 | 389 |
| 2024 | 12 | 131 |
| 2025 | 7 | 161 |
Notable alumni
-
Lemanu Peleti Mauga
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lemanu Palepoi Sialegā Mauga is an American Samoan politician who served as the eighth governor of American Samoa from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, Mauga served as a senator in the American Samoa Senate, where he became the chairman of both the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
General info
| Alternative names | ASCC |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 295 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 2609 Pago Pago, American Samoa, 96799-2609 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 68469927223570 |