ATA College
School Highlights
ATA College serves 298 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 19%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Private-state tuition: $11,550
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- 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 grown by 68% over five years.
ATA College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
228 staff

Student Body
The student population of ATA College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The ATA College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
298 students
2,541 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1

# Full-Time Students
298 students
1,129 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,501 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
403 students
253 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
298 students
1,129 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,501 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
1%
5%

% Black
33%
8%

% White
50%
81%

% Two or more races
5%
3%

% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
8%
1%


Diversity Score
0.64
0.33

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.27%
2.21%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.39%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $11,550 is less than the state average of $14,418. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,550
$14,418

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
97%

Median Debt for Graduates
$17,645
$11,279

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,953

Acceptance Rate
88%
74%

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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