School Highlights
ATA College serves 440 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Private-state tuition: $11,550
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
ATA College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
ATA College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
42 staff
232 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of ATA College has grown by 32% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The ATA College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
440 students
3,741 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
440 students
1,251 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,490 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
440 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
440 students
1,251 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
121 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,490 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
41%
10%
% White
37%
73%
% Hawaiian
8%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
44%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
42%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $11,550 is less than the state average of $13,988. The private state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,550
$13,988
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,645
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
88%
74%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ATA College cost?
ATA College's private state tuition is approximately $11,550.
What is the acceptance rate of ATA College?
The acceptance rate of ATA College is 88%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is ATA College's ranking?
ATA College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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