Atlanta Technical College
- Atlanta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, located in the city of Atlanta, is an accredited institution of higher education that provides affordable lifelong learning opportunities, associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, customized business and industry training, continuing education and other learning services using state-of-the-art technology. The integration of academics and applied career preparation to enhance student learning is essential in meeting the workforce demands and economic development needs of the people, businesses, and communities of Fulton and Clayton Counties. The strength of Atlanta rests in its citizens whose skills, values, and ethics make them a productive and competitive force. The men and women of Atlanta should be productive workers if the city and its environs are to attract new business and industry and strengthen existing companies that have enabled Atlanta to become the commercial hub of the entire Southeast. Atlanta Technical College believes that the positive results of a literate and technically competent citizenry will accelerate Atlanta's continued appeal to existing, expanding, new, and emerging businesses and industries and will in turn contribute to the economic and social growth of individuals living and working in and around Atlanta.
School Highlights
Atlanta Technical College serves 3,797 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,797 students
- In-state tuition: $2,740
- Out-state tuition: $4,876
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Atlanta Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 321 teachers has grown by 68% over five years.
Atlanta Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
321 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Atlanta Technical College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Atlanta Technical 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
3,797 students
2,470 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,248 students
929 students
# Part-Time Students
2,549 students
1,541 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
506 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
88%
33%
% White
3%
44%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.68
College Completion Rate
38%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,200
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,740 is less than the state average of $4,028. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,876 is less than the state average of $7,597. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,740
$4,028
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,876
$7,597
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,495
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,420
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
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
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