Augusta Technical College

3200 Augusta Tech Drive
Augusta, GA 30906
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  • 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 4,269 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.

Top Placements

Augusta Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 183 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Augusta Technical College(GA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty183 staff94 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Augusta Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Augusta Technical College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment4,269 students2,588 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:127:1
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# Full-Time Students1,595 students1,115 students
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# Part-Time Students2,674 students1,473 students
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
2%
5%
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% Black
45%
33%
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% White
46%
48%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
4%
9%
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Diversity Score0.580.65
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College Completion Rate
34%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$27,000$29,600
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,614 is less than the state average of $3,413. The in-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,750 is less than the state average of $7,181. The out-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,614$3,413
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,750$7,181
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid89%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$6,500$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,315$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Augusta Technical College is Georgia Military College-Augusta Campus (6.7 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 4,269 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,614
  • Out-state tuition: $4,750
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
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Did You Know?
For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,413 per year for in-state students and $7,181 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,834 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is equal to the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Georgia Perimeter College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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