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Altierus Career College-Norcross

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 33 to 1
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in Norcross, Georgia, Altierus Career College-Norcross is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Altierus Career College-Norcross 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.

Altierus Career College-Norcross is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and 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.

The retention rate of students at Altierus Career College-Norcross is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Altierus Career College-Norcross do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,594

Cost of attendance at Altierus Career College-Norcross in 2022 for students from Georgia.

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

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,594

Cost of attendance at Altierus Career College-Norcross in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Altierus Career College-Norcross received on average $4,867 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.

$4,867
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 88 87% $4,602 $404,941
Other Federal Grant 88 87% $4,666 $410,601
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 23 23% $2,252 $51,786
Total Grant & Scholarships 95 94% $4,867 $462,387

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Altierus Career College-Norcross 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 Altierus Career College-Norcross students is 73.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.6%.

73.0%

  • asian 75.0% 9 students
  • African American 68.3% 196 students
  • white 79.3% 23 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 89.5% 68 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 12 students

Service Offerings

Altierus Career College-Norcross provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Altierus Career College-Norcross offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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