Bauder College

384 Northyards Blvd., Suite 190
Atlanta, GA 30313
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Bauder College is an institution of higher education offering quality programs that integrate general education, professional skills, and career focused education that empowers students to develop and achieve their personal and career potentials.

School Highlights

Bauder College serves 398 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,356
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Bauder College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bauder College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
31 staff
209 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Bauder College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bauder College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
398 students
2,400 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
263 students
882 students
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# Part-Time Students
135 students
1,518 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
126 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
263 students
940 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
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
1%
8%
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% Black
92%
31%
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% White
5%
47%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
7%
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Diversity Score
0.15
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
44%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,800
$29,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,356 is less than the state average of $15,341. The private state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,356
$15,341
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$22,507
$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
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 Notes

  • Bauder College, located in Atlanta, GA provides quality career education to students who wish to pursue occupations in the fields of design, healthcare, business and information technology. Bauder offers quality programs that integrate general education, professional skills, and career focused education, empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career potentials. Bauder's mission is to meet the needs of students by offering a wide variety of career program choices available today for successful careers in the future. Bauder College recognizes the worth and dignity of all people and is sensitive to the diversity of its student population. All students are encouraged to reach their potential within the framework of their individual needs, interests, and capabilities. The College employs instructional methods based on adult learning theory and is committed to the development of each student's intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking abilities. Teaching techniques encourage active student participation and may include group discussions and projects, laboratory work, simulations, demonstrations, field trips, guest speakers and lectures. A strong emphasis is placed on ethics, accountability, professionalism, and the individual's commitment to pursuing lifelong personal and professional development. Bauder College was founded in 1964 as a fashion merchandising College. The College was established as a single-purpose, proprietary college offering an alternate to high school graduates seeking career training. The College expanded its program offerings to include interior design in 1972, fashion design in 1975, and business administration with an emphasis in marketing in 1995. In 1999, graphic design was added along with an emphasis in management for the business administration program, and the information technology and criminal justice programs were added in 2002. The Bachelor of Science degree program was added in 2004. Bauder College is located in the Northyards Office Park complex. The College is housed in two buildings comprising over 60,000 square feet of instructional, laboratory, and office space. This space has been specifically designed, renovated and built for the College within the historic structures. Building 400 is the main classroom building with traditional classrooms, computer laboratories, and offices for the faculty. This building also houses the student lounge, registrar, book room, and offices for the deans and program chairs. Building 100 has office space for the administration, financial aid, and admissions departments. It also houses the College library and the visual image room, a room specifically designed for large presentations and fashion shows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bauder College cost?
Bauder College's private state tuition is approximately $13,356.
What is Bauder College's ranking?
Bauder College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,356
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • 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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