Atlanta Technical College

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

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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.

Atlanta 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 14-to-1, Atlanta Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Atlanta Technical College is reported to be 44%, 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 Atlanta Technical College is 60% , 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 Atlanta 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

$3,164

Cost of attendance at Atlanta 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

$5,564

Cost of attendance at Atlanta 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, 93 of freshman students at Atlanta Technical College received on average $9,017 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.

$9,017

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	85	79%	$8,058	$684,951
Other Federal Grant	99	92%	$7,808	$772,976
State Grant/Scholarships	39	36%	$3,302	$128,764
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	100	93%	$9,017	$901,740

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Atlanta 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 Atlanta Technical College students is 43.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.2%.

43.9%

African American 44.4% 123 students
white 40.0% 6 students
hispanic 43.8% 7 students
International Students 60.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 25.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Atlanta 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

Atlanta 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
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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