Chattahoochee Technical College

980 S Cobb Drive Dr SE
Marietta, GA 30060

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 9,942 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Chattahoochee Technical College is one of 3 community colleges within Cobb County, GA.
The nearest community college to Chattahoochee Technical College is Fortis College-Smyrna (8.5 miles away).

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

	Chattahoochee Technical College	(GA) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	258 staff	94 staff

The student population of Chattahoochee Technical College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Chattahoochee Technical College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	9,942 students	2,588 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	39:1	27:1

# Full-Time Students	3,059 students	1,115 students

# Part-Time Students	6,883 students	1,473 students


% Asian	2%	3%

% Hispanic	7%	5%

% Black	23%	33%

% White	65%	48%

% Two or more races	1%	1%

% Non Resident races	-	1%

% Unknown races	1%	9%

Diversity Score	0.52	0.65

College Completion Rate	6%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$31,900	$30,100

The public in-state tuition of $2,682 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 $4,818 is less than the state average of $7,181. The out-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,682	$3,413

Out-State Tuition Fees	$4,818	$7,181

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	89%	93%

Median Debt for Graduates	-	-
Median Debt for Dropouts	-	-

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Chattahoochee Technical College is Fortis College-Smyrna (8.5 miles away).

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AT&T Presents Check for $12K to Chattahoochee Technical College - Patch.com
posted on August 12, 2016 at 03:54:00 pm
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Chattahoochee Technical College Hosts Back-to-School Drive - Patch.com
posted on July 29, 2016 at 08:18:37 pm
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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.