- 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 2,923 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,923 students
- In-state tuition: $4,132
- Out-state tuition: $9,489
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 177 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aiken Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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
177 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Aiken Technical College has grown by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Aiken Technical College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,923 students
2,253 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
925 students
622 students
# Part-Time Students
1,998 students
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
292 students
279 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
925 students
605 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,998 students
1,965 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
36%
29%
% White
50%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1926%
0.2579%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.172%
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 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
96%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,493
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,092
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
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: 2024 (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.
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