- Aiken Technical College is a public open-door two-year comprehensive institution of higher education established to provide the citizens of greater Aiken County opportunities for educational, economic, professional, social and personal development. The College educates and trains students to provide an effective work force to support economic growth and community stability through its focus on teaching and community service.
School Highlights
Aiken Technical College serves 2,307 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,307 students
- In-state tuition: $4,132
- Out-state tuition: $9,489
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Aiken Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 48% over five years.
Aiken Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1972
Total Faculty
91 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Aiken Technical College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Aiken Technical College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,307 students
1,870 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
696 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,611 students
1,209 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,307 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
696 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,611 students
1,282 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
37%
29%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
46%
52%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$28,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,132 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,489 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has grown by 37% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,132
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,489
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
95%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,493
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,092
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- ATC is one of the 16 schools in the South Carolina Technical College System. Aiken Technical College designs its programs and activities to maximize your success. Academic programs, Distance Learning courses, continuing education through Workforce and Business Development and a variety of student activities — including men's basketball and women's fast-pitch softball —help assure a rich and valuable college experience. Classes for what is now Aiken Technical College began in temporary facilities in Aiken in the fall of 1972. One hundred and seventy-seven students enrolled in the first class of what was then the Aiken Technical Education Center. The current campus opened in the winter of 1973. Nearly three decades after its founding, ATC has grown into a multi-service, two-year comprehensive college offering numerous educational opportunities in college transfer credit and noncredit health, public service, business, industrial engineering and computer technology programs. The Health and Science Building, Dale Phelon Information Technology Center and the 700 Building provide students with access to labs and multi-media classrooms outfitted with state-of-the-art technology. The CSRA Manufacturing and Technology Training Center enables ATC to customize instruction to meet workforce needs for both new and existing companies. And our Academic Success Center and other campus resources help every student make the most of their college experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Aiken Technical College cost?
Aiken Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,132 for In-State students and $9,489 for Out-State students.
What is Aiken Technical College's ranking?
Aiken Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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