Atlanta Metropolitan State College
- Atlanta Metropolitan College, a two-year non-residential unit of the University System of Georgia, is committed to high standards of excellence while providing affordable, accessible, and relevant educational programs to a diverse student population. The College aims to provide excellence in teaching and ongoing academic support so that all of its students, faculty, and staff can enjoy opportunities for growth and success.
School Highlights
Atlanta Metropolitan State College serves 1,844 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,844 students
- In-state tuition: $3,058
- Out-state tuition: $8,984
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Atlanta Metropolitan State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 171 teachers has grown by 37% over five years.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
171 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Atlanta Metropolitan State College has declined by 38% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The Atlanta Metropolitan State College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,844 students
2,470 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
768 students
929 students
# Part-Time Students
1,076 students
1,541 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
506 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
88%
33%
% White
2%
44%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.68
College Completion Rate
13%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,600
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,058 is less than the state average of $4,028. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,984 is more than the state average of $7,597. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,058
$4,028
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,984
$7,597
Tuition Notes
Student Fee-$212
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,750
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
69%
63%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The programs of study offered by Atlanta Metropolitan College are of 2 major types: college transfer programs, and career programs. Transfer programs are designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities upon the completion of two years of course work at the college. Transfer programs of study provide the freshman and sophomore years of academic coursework required for a bachelor's degree. Transfer programs lead to the Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees. Career programs are designed for students who wish to complete a college program which will prepare them to enter employment at a level of competence requiring more than high school education, but less than a four-year college or university degree. Students who complete a career program receive the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students in certificate programs earn certificates. Students receive intensive tutorial support and have access to technology labs. The technology labs are equipped with software for electronic tutorials, Internet resources, word processing, multimedia software and support software relevant to each academic discipline. Atlanta Metropolitan College boasts one of the top athletic programs at the two-year collegiate level. We offer outstanding men's and women's basketball programs, as well as a spirited and highly recognized cheerleading squad.AMC now proudly offers courses for the Business Administration and Teacher Education programs at its new Instructional Site located at 34 Peachtree Street. The GAME/Center for Entrepreneurship aims to provide minorities who wish to start small businesses with the skills, training, services, resources, and referrals you need to successfully start and operate thriving business enterprises. We want to help you identify and intensify opportunities for your own business. Atlanta Metropolitan College offers fully accredited online courses and programs. Online courses are taught by the same professors who teach face-to-face to ensure that online courses have the same quality and student learning outcomes as those for on-campus courses.
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