- The mission of Augusta Technical College is to promote the educational, economic, and community development of the Central Savannah River Area.
School Highlights
Augusta Technical College serves 4,455 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,455 students
- In-state tuition: $2,614
- Out-state tuition: $4,750
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Augusta Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 157 teachers has declined by 49% over five years.
Augusta Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
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
Public
Public
Year Founded
1961
Total Faculty
157 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Augusta Technical College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Augusta Technical College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,455 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
1,650 students
797 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
2,805 students
1,381 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,455 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,650 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,805 students
1,678 students
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
11%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
55%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
30%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,614 is less than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 31% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,750 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,614
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,750
$6,774
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition Notes
Tuition and Fees vary; please refer to school website.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,891
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The mission of Augusta Technical College is to promote the educational, economic, and community development of the Central Savannah River Area. Augusta Technical College operates under the supervision of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, serving the needs of business, industry, and the public in a five-county area in east central Georgia. Augusta Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Applied Technology Degrees, Diplomas, and Technical Certificates of Credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Augusta Technical College cost?
Augusta Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,614 for In-State students and $4,750 for Out-State students.
What is Augusta Technical College's ranking?
Augusta Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
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