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Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 26 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta Metropolitan State 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 Atlanta Metropolitan State 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.

Atlanta Metropolitan State 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Atlanta Metropolitan State College is reported to be 24%, 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 49%.

The retention rate of students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Atlanta Metropolitan State College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,505

Cost of attendance at Atlanta Metropolitan State College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,131

Cost of attendance at Atlanta Metropolitan State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College received on average $5,055 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.

$5,055
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 141 64% $5,591 $788,351
Other Federal Grant 205 94% $4,593 $941,651
State Grant/Scholarships 26 12% $2,687 $69,872
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 26 12% $1,923 $50,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 210 96% $5,055 $1,061,523

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Atlanta Metropolitan State College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Atlanta Metropolitan State College students is 24.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.4%.

24.0%

  • African American 24.6% 43 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Atlanta Metropolitan State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Atlanta Metropolitan State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

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

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