- At Advanced Technology Institute, the diploma program offers training in the practical aspects of construction and repair of equipment and structures built with steel. In addition to structural skills, students will learn to weld pipe in multiple positions. Instruction is presented in both classroom and laboratory using modern welding equipment and tools. Students receive classroom and laboratory training using modern welding equipment and tools. Students gain hands on experience in a realistic shop setting where they must demonstrate specific proficiencies. Emphasis is placed on safety and standard procedures followed in ship yards and repair facilities.
School Highlights
Advanced Technology Institute serves 637 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,250
- Acceptance Rate: 59%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Advanced Technology Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Advanced Technology Institute
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
51 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Advanced Technology Institute has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Advanced Technology Institute diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
637 students
1,608 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
637 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
637 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
637 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
37%
21%
% White
41%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,800
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,250 is less than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,250
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,166
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,629
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
59%
59%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Advanced Technology Institute cost?
Advanced Technology Institute's private state tuition is approximately $13,250.
What is the acceptance rate of Advanced Technology Institute?
The acceptance rate of Advanced Technology Institute is 59%, which is equal to the state average of 59%.
What is Advanced Technology Institute's ranking?
Advanced Technology Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Highest completion rates.
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