Atlanta Metropolitan State College

1630 Metropolitan Parkway, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 1,704 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,704 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,058
  • Out-state tuition: $8,984
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Atlanta Metropolitan State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 171 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
171 staff
209 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Atlanta Metropolitan State College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Atlanta Metropolitan State College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,704 students
2,400 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
669 students
882 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,035 students
1,518 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
132 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
669 students
940 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,035 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
n/a
3%
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% Hispanic
6%
8%
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% Black
90%
31%
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% White
n/a
47%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in GA.
Diversity Score
0.19
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
31%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Atlanta Metropolitan State College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of GA by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.77%
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,600
$29,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Atlanta Metropolitan State College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of GA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,058 is less than the state average of $3,753. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,984 is more than the state average of $7,419. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,058
$3,753
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,984
$7,419
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Atlanta Metropolitan State College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Student Fee-$212
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Atlanta Metropolitan State College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,220
$12,139
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Atlanta Metropolitan State College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
69%
63%
This chart display the percent admitted of Atlanta Metropolitan State College and the community college average percent admitted of GA by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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: 2021 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Atlanta Metropolitan State College cost?
Atlanta Metropolitan State College's tuition is approximately $3,058 for In-State students and $8,984 for Out-State students.
What schools are Atlanta Metropolitan State College often compared to?
Atlanta Metropolitan State Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Atlanta Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
The acceptance rate of Atlanta Metropolitan State College is 69%, which is higher than the state average of 63%.
What is Atlanta Metropolitan State College's ranking?
Atlanta Metropolitan State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,704 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,058
  • Out-state tuition: $8,984
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Fulton County, GA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Fulton County, GA is Georgia State University-Perimeter College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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