Augusta Technical College

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

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	49%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Augusta, Georgia, Augusta 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 Augusta 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.

Augusta 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, Augusta Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Augusta Technical College is reported to be 32%, 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 Augusta Technical College is 49% , 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 Augusta 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

$3,232

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

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,632

Cost of attendance at Augusta 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, 91 of freshman students at Augusta Technical College received on average $6,103 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.

$6,103

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	187	62%	$6,825	$1,276,352
Other Federal Grant	266	88%	$5,474	$1,455,967
State Grant/Scholarships	84	28%	$2,468	$207,330
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	4	1%	$2,229	$8,914
Total Grant & Scholarships	274	91%	$6,103	$1,672,211

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Augusta 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 Augusta Technical College students is 32.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.7%.

32.2%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 27.0% 76 students
white 35.8% 68 students
unknown 33.3% 4 students
hispanic 42.1% 16 students
Mixed Race 45.4% 10 students

Service Offerings

Augusta Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Augusta 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
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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