Advanced Technology Institute

5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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  • 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 609 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Top Rankings

Advanced Technology Institute ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Advanced Technology Institute(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty34 staff69 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Advanced Technology Institute has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Advanced Technology Institute diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment609 students2,366 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:131:1
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# Full-Time Students609 students861 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
7%
10%
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% Black
43%
22%
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% White
44%
50%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.620.68
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College Completion Rate
73%
34%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$38,800$29,400
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,250 is less than the state average of $15,399. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,250$15,399
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid76%80%
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Median Debt for Graduates$15,250$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate78%72%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Advanced Technology Institute is ECPI University (0.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • ECPI University
    Private for-profit
    12,947 students | 0.20 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 490-9090     0.2012,947
  • Fortis College-Norfolk
    Private for-profit
    293 students | 0.60 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    (757) 499-5447     0.60293
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
    Private for-profit
    529 students | 2.60 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 499-7900     2.60529
  • Centura College-Norfolk
    Private for-profit
    166 students | 5.40 Mi7020 North Military Highway
    Norfolk, VA 23518
    (757) 853-2121     5.40166
  • Centura College-Chesapeake
    Private for-profit
    157 students | 5.90 Mi932 B Ventures Way
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    (757) 549-2121     5.90157
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 609 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,250
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
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