Albany Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	48%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Albany, Georgia, Albany Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Albany Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Albany Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Albany Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Albany Technical College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Albany Technical College is 48% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Albany Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,996

Cost of attendance at Albany Technical College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

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Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,396

Cost of attendance at Albany Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Albany Technical College received on average $7,746 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,746

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	139	80%	$6,963	$967,797
Other Federal Grant	154	89%	$7,039	$1,083,994
State Grant/Scholarships	60	35%	$2,729	$163,748
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	10	6%	$2,258	$22,584
Total Grant & Scholarships	164	95%	$7,746	$1,270,326

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Albany Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Albany Technical College students is 40.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.5%.

40.2%

African American 37.2% 67 students
white 52.6% 30 students
Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Albany Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Albany Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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