Chattahoochee Technical College

980 S Cobb Drive Dr SE
Marietta, GA 30060
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Chattahoochee Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public, multi-campus, two-year college that provides accessible, high quality technical, academic, and adult education and training that promotes the economic growth and development of North Central Georgia. The college successfully prepares individuals for employment and assists them in pursuing their educational, career and personal goals through a variety of learning opportunities that include associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs, as well as non-credit and public service offerings.

School Highlights

Chattahoochee Technical College serves 9,432 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 9,432 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,682
  • Out-state tuition: $4,818
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 602 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Chattahoochee Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
602 staff
209 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Chattahoochee Technical College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Chattahoochee Technical College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,432 students
2,400 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,560 students
882 students
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# Part-Time Students
6,872 students
1,518 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
651 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,560 students
940 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,872 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
13%
8%
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% Black
22%
31%
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% White
56%
47%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
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Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
44%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,900
$29,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,682 is less than the state average of $3,753. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,818 is less than the state average of $7,419. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,682
$3,753
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,818
$7,419
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
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 Administrators

School Notes

  • Appalachian Technical College, Chattahoochee Technical College and North Metro Technical College have merged together to form the largest technical college in the state with a combined student population of 11,000. Our seven campus locations (Acworth, Austell, Dallas, Jasper, Marietta-W. Cobb & E. Cobb Counties, and Woodstock) will provide the workforce needed to stimulate Georgia's community and economic growth and development. Over 100 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs offered in the areas of: Business Sciences, Computer Sciences & Engineering Technology, Health Programs, Personal & Public Services, and Technical Programs.Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Equal Opportunity Institution. A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Chattahoochee Technical College cost?
Chattahoochee Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,682 for In-State students and $4,818 for Out-State students.
What is Chattahoochee Technical College's ranking?
Chattahoochee Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 9,432 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,682
  • Out-state tuition: $4,818
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,753 per year for in-state students and $7,419 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,341 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Emory University-Oxford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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