Advanced Technology Institute
- 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 504 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 49%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,250
- Acceptance Rate: 48%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- 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
Selectivity
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 32% over five years.
Advanced Technology Institute
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & 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 declined by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Advanced Technology Institute diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
504 students
2,199 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
504 students
914 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,285 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
34%
21%
% White
47%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
College Completion Rate
75%
33%
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 $15,561. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,250
$15,561
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,089
$11,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,048
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
48%
64%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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