North Metro Technical College

5198 Ross Rd
Acworth, GA 30102-3012
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Tel: (770) 975-4000
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  • North Metro Technical College in Acworth is now part of the newly formed Chattahoochee Technical College. Beginning on July 1, 2009, The Appalachian, Chattahoochee, and North Metro Technical Colleges merged to form one institution and became the leading post secondary technical college in Georgia. NMTC is known as the North Metro campus of Chattahoochee Technical College. The new Chattahoochee Tech serves over 10,000 students from eight campuses spread over six North Georgia counties. The other campus names are: Appalachian Campus, Canton Campus, Marietta Campus, Mountain View Campus, Paulding Campus, South Cobb Campus, and Woodstock Campus.
School Highlights
  • North Metro Technical College serves 2,512 students
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
  • North Metro Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Cherokee County, GA.
  • The nearest community college to North Metro Technical College is Chattahoochee Technical College (12.7 miles away).

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School Overview

    North Metro Technical College(GA) Community College Avg.
    Carnegie ClassificationAssociates--Public Suburban-serving SingBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
    Institution LevelAt least 2 years but < 4 yearsFour or more years
    Institution ControlPublicPublic

    Student Body

    • The student population of North Metro Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
    • The North Metro Technical College diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
    Total Enrollment2,512 students2,588 students
    This chart display the total enrollment of North Metro Technical College and community college average number of enrollment of GA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
    % Unknown races
    100%
    9%
    Diversity Score0.000.65
    This chart display the diversity score of North Metro Technical College and the community college average diversity score of GA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

    Finances and Admission

      % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid80%93%
      This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in North Metro Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in GA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
      Median Debt for Graduates--
      Median Debt for Dropouts--
      Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

      Nearby Schools

      • College Location Mi. Students
      • Chattahoochee Technical College
        Public
        9,942 students | 12.70 Mi980 S Cobb Drive Dr SE
        Marietta,  GA  30060
        (770) 975-4064         12.709,942
      • Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta
        Private, for profit
        247 students | 16.30 Mi2359 Windy Hill Road
        Marietta,  GA  30067
        (770) 226-0056         16.30247
      • Fortis College-Smyrna
        Private, for profit
        642 students | 16.70 Mi2108 Cobb Parkway
        Smyrna,  GA  30080
        (770) 980-0002         16.70642
      • Reinhardt University
        Private, non-profit
        1,422 students | 17.60 Mi7300 Reinhardt Circle
        Waleska,  GA  30183
        (770) 720-5600         17.601,422
      • The Art Institute of Atlanta
        Private, for profit
        2,623 students | 20.60 Mi6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., 100 Embassy Row
        Atlanta,  GA  30328
        (770) 394-8300         20.602,623
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      Quick Stats (2020-21)
      • Students: 2,512 students
      • Minority enrollment: 100%
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