School Highlights
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media serves 249 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High 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
6 staff
88 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Atlanta Institute of Music and Media has grown by 29% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Atlanta Institute of Music and Media diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
249 students
1,835 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
127 students
797 students
# Part-Time Students
122 students
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
249 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
127 students
855 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
122 students
1,678 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
49%
35%
% White
29%
38%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,600
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,558
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
84%
66%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kesha Lee (Childish Gambino, Grammy Winner) -
- Tosin Abasi (Animals as Leaders) -
- KEYZBABY (Beyonce, Cardi B, Wiz Khalifa) -
- Turbo the Great (Gunna, Young Thug) -
- Stephen Freeman (Kendrick Lamar, Method Man, Mary J Blige) -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Atlanta Institute of Music and Media?
The acceptance rate of Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is 84%, which is higher than the state average of 66%.
Who are famous alumni from Atlanta Institute of Music and Media?
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media famous alumni include: Kesha Lee (Childish Gambino, Grammy Winner), Tosin Abasi (Animals as Leaders), KEYZBABY (Beyonce, Cardi B, Wiz Khalifa), Turbo the Great (Gunna, Young Thug) and Stephen Freeman (Kendrick Lamar, Method Man, Mary J Blige).
What is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media's ranking?
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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