American Samoa Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
American Samoa Community College is a public community college in Pago Pago, AS, enrolling about 839 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,386 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,300. Student demographics in federal data include Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (86.7%) and Non-Resident Alien (10.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,300
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,386 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 839 58.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.41%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 57.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 15.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,183
- Room & Board: $4,850 annual estimate
American Samoa Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about American Samoa Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Samoa Community College?
American Samoa Community College is located in Pago Pago, AS (ZIP 96799-2609).
Is American Samoa Community College public or private?
American Samoa Community College is a Public institution.
How much does American Samoa Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,300 in-state, $5,600 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,386.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,681 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,238 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,800 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $3,396 |
| $110,001+ | $4,065 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,200.
How big is American Samoa Community College?
Total enrollment: 839 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,183 students.
About 58% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Samoa Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 32.41%.
What do graduates of American Samoa Community College earn?
Median earnings: $24,164 six years after entry; $30,087 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
73.16% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Samoa Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (52 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (26 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (20 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (18 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (16 completions)
- Accounting (12 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (9 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (8 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (8 completions)
- Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Samoa Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.41%; median earnings $30,087 at 10 years; net price $3,386. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,300
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Samoa Community College was $5,300.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,386
2024 Value
In 2024 American Samoa Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,386.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,544 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,386 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$22,400 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$4,850 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$4,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,350 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$57,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for American Samoa Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
73.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American Samoa Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American Samoa Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,550 | $3,850 | $2,464 |
| 2014 | $3,550 | $3,600 | $3,873 |
| 2015 | $3,550 | $3,850 | $4,330 |
| 2016 | $3,550 | $3,850 | $4,054 |
| 2017 | $3,950 | $4,250 | $4,642 |
| 2018 | $3,950 | $4,250 | $2,578 |
| 2019 | $3,950 | $4,250 | $2,606 |
| 2020 | $3,950 | $4,250 | $2,590 |
| 2021 | $5,150 | $5,450 | $3,854 |
| 2022 | $5,460 | $5,760 | $4,186 |
| 2023 | $5,460 | $5,760 | $4,812 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
American Samoa Community College reported total enrollment of about 839 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (86.7%), Non-Resident Alien (10.5%), and Asian (1.3%). About 73.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
58.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Samoa Community College in 2024 is 839 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,183 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander at 86.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.00% 100% Completion Time
32.41% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.00% of students graduating from American Samoa Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Pacific Islander.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for American Samoa Community College.
Return on Investment
$30,087 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2121.43% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for American Samoa Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 52 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 26 completions
3. Elementary Education and Teaching: 20 completions
4. Health Professions and Related Programs: 18 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 16 completions
6. Accounting: 12 completions
7. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 9 completions
8. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 8 completions
9. Civil Engineering, General: 8 completions
Most popular programs at American Samoa Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Samoa Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Samoa Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,099
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,747
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
American Samoa Community College is a public institution located in Pago Pago, AS, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Elementary Education and Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 839 students. Student body composition includes Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (86.7%), Non-Resident Alien (10.5%), Asian (1.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.41%. Approximately 73.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Pago Pago, AS 96799-2609
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.41% graduation rate at American Samoa Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Samoa Community College located?
American Samoa Community College is located in Pago Pago, AS.
How much does American Samoa Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,300 and average net price is $3,386 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,850 annually.
What is the student body demographics at American Samoa Community College?
American Samoa Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,183 students, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (86.7%), Non-Resident Alien (10.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Samoa Community College?
About 57.8% of students at American Samoa Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Samoa Community College earn?
Median earnings are $24,164 six years after entry and $30,087 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Samoa Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is American Samoa Community College public or private?
American Samoa Community College is a public institution located in Pago Pago, AS.
Is American Samoa Community College an HBCU?
No. American Samoa Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Samoa Community College a tribal college?
No. American Samoa Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Samoa Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, American Samoa Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.2%).
Is American Samoa Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for American Samoa Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- AS college costs
- AS colleges by ROI
- AS trade schools profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in AS
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.