School Highlights
ATA Career Education serves 200 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
ATA Career Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
ATA Career Education
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
188 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of ATA Career Education has grown by 81% over five years.
The ATA Career Education diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 51% over five years.
Total Enrollment
200 students
1,236 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
200 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
200 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
36%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
31%
% Black
10%
19%
% White
2%
33%
% Hawaiian
34%
2%
% Two or more races
17%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
63%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,667
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,748
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
98%
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of ATA Career Education?
The acceptance rate of ATA Career Education is 98%, which is higher than the state average of 89%.
What is ATA Career Education's ranking?
ATA Career Education ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to ATA Career Education is Pasco-Hernando State College (12.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
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(727) 847-2727
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 847-2727
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(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
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Enrollment: 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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(888) 247-4238
Tampa, FL 33614
(888) 247-4238
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(352) 726-2430
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(352) 726-2430
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Private not-for-profit
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(813) 988-5131
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
(813) 988-5131
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