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Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta Area Tech)
- 1560 Metropolitan Pky SW
- Atlanta, GA 30310
- OPEID College Code: 00854300
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- General Phone: (404) 225-4554
- President: Alvetta Thomas, Ed.d.
- Website: www.atlantatech.org
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 3,327
- College Alias: Atlanta Area Tech
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Atlanta Technical College, a unit of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education, located in the city of Atlanta, is an accredited institution of higher education that provides affordable life long learning opportunities, associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, customized business and industry training, continuing education and other learning services using state-of-the-art technology. The integration of academics and applied hands on career preparation is essential in meeting the workforce demands and economic development needs of the people, businesses, and communities of Fulton County.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 52% | 92% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $1,355 | $1,174 | - |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,542 | $1,362 | $1,362 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,838 | $2,478 | $2,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $2,100 | $1,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,742 | $2,562 | $2,562 |
| Out of State | $4,038 | $3,678 | $3,678 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,842 | $10,662 | $10,662 |
| Out of State | $12,138 | $11,778 | $11,778 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,242 | $4,062 | $4,062 |
| Out of State | $5,538 | $5,178 | $5,178 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,327 Undergraduate: 3,327
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,300 Female: 2,027
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,300 Female: 2,027
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,612 Part-Time: 1,715
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,612 Part-Time: 1,715
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.09% |
| Black | 2,992 | 90% |
| Asian | 59 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 1% |
| White | 121 | 4% |
| Unknown | 116 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 91 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 381 | 11% |
| Ages 20-21 | 498 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 487 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 589 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 381 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 287 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 388 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 194 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 31 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 365 | 200 | 165 |
| Faculty Status | 224 | 83 | 141 |
| Tenured Faculty | 33 | 33 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 224 | 83 | 141 |
| Primarily Instruction | 224 | 83 | 141 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 28 | 28 | - |
| Other Professionals | 40 | 37 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 73 | 52 | 21 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 51 | 33 | 18 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 7 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,742 (2) | $54,101 (1) | $43,383 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,526 (81) | $53,172 (46) | $58,621 (35) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,511 (83) | $43,730 (47) | $47,837 (36) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 34% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 30% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | 20% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 9 |
College Reviews
2 Reviews Submitted For Atlanta Technical College
- Reviewed on: October 24, 2009
- Rating: 4 / 5
Flag Review - interested in re-admission
- Reviewed on: November 17, 2009
- Rating: 5 / 5 Flag Review
- According to the over all review of this school I rate it a 5..because i liked what i saw and also what ever i was looking for it was there.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
