Advanced Technology Institute

5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Tel: (757)490-1241

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 717 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Advanced Technology Institute is one of 4 community colleges within Virginia Beach City County, VA.
The nearest community college is ECPI University (0.20 miles away).

	Advanced Technology Institute	(VA) Community College Avg.
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	34 staff	45 staff

The student population of 717 has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.62 is equal to the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	717 students	1,577 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	21:1	36:1

# Full-Time Students	717 students	717 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-

% Asian	3%	6%

% Hispanic	8%	8%

% Black	40%	22%

% White	46%	57%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Unknown races	1%	3%

Diversity Score	0.62	0.62

College Completion Rate	74%	30%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$38,800	$29,600

The private state tuition of $13,250 is less than the state average of $14,297. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$13,250	$14,297
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	74%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$16,279	$11,000

Median Debt for Dropouts	$9,500	$5,500

Acceptance Rate	90%	83%

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS