Aiken Technical College
- 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 2,236 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is same as the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,236 students
- In-state tuition: $4,132
- Out-state tuition: $9,489
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 177 teachers has grown by 58% over five years.
Aiken Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High 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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
177 staff
142 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Aiken Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Aiken Technical College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,236 students
1,682 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
739 students
739 students
# Part-Time Students
1,497 students
943 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
32%
25%
% White
56%
53%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
College Completion Rate
21%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$28,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,132 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% 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 43% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,132
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,489
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,080
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,980
$5,890
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2020 (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.
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