Altierus Career College-Norcross

1750 Beaver Ruin Rd-Ste 500
Norcross, GA 30093
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School Highlights

Altierus Career College-Norcross serves 700 students (97% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 61%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 44%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Altierus Career College-Norcross ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Altierus Career College-Norcross
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
White, Maroon
Total Faculty
n/a
209 staff

Student Body

The student population of Altierus Career College-Norcross has grown by 38% over five years.
The Altierus Career College-Norcross diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
700 students
2,604 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
682 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
18 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
682 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
63%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
10%
% Black
20%
35%
% White
4%
39%
% Hawaiian
8%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,500
$29,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,035
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,590
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
44%
72%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Knights
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Haley Yegorov, Graduate of the Year 2022 -
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Altierus Career College-Norcross?
The acceptance rate of Altierus Career College-Norcross is 44%, which is lower than the state average of 72%.
Who are famous alumni from Altierus Career College-Norcross?
Altierus Career College-Norcross famous alumni include: Haley Yegorov, Graduate of the Year 2022.
What is Altierus Career College-Norcross's ranking?
Altierus Career College-Norcross ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 44%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Gwinnett County, GA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Gwinnett County, GA is Gwinnett Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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