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Athens Technical College (ATC)
- 800 US Hwy 29 N
- Athens, GA 30601
- OPEID College Code: 00560000
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- General Phone: (706) 355-5000
- President: Flora W. Tydings
- Website: www.athenstech.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 4,041
- College Alias: ATC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Our purpose is to provide a comprehensive educational program designed to enhance the ability of our students to participate in Georgia's development. To accomplish this purpose we facilitate public adult education programs to improve general population and workforce literacy levels; provide courses and programs that enable students to pursue the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to obtain initial employment; offer a general education curriculum to encourage students to develop intellectual, personal, and social values and an understanding of society; sponsor co-curricular activities to assist students in the development of leadership, scholarship, and fellowship traits; and conduct continuing education and training to enable individuals to acquire and maintain advanced levels of competency and pursue their personal and career development.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - ATC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.athenstech.edu
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: ATC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 38% | 80% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $1,435 | $1,287 | - |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,539 | $1,359 | $1,359 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,835 | $2,475 | $2,475 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,600 | $9,600 | $9,600 |
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $8,200 | $3,400 | $6,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,739 | $2,559 | $2,159 |
| Out of State | $4,035 | $3,675 | $3,275 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,739 | $15,559 | $13,759 |
| Out of State | $17,035 | $16,675 | $14,875 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,939 | $10,759 | $8,959 |
| Out of State | $12,235 | $11,875 | $10,075 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,041 Undergraduate: 4,041
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,299 Female: 2,742
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,299 Female: 2,742
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,618 Part-Time: 2,423
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,618 Part-Time: 2,423
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Black | 933 | 23% |
| Asian | 258 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 2% |
| White | 2,637 | 65% |
| Unknown | 119 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 104 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 759 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 793 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 642 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 659 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 370 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 275 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 293 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 144 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 479 | 232 | 247 |
| Faculty Status | 315 | 83 | 232 |
| Tenured Faculty | 4 | 4 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 315 | 83 | 232 |
| Primarily Instruction | 315 | 83 | 232 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 80 | 76 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 75 | 64 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 49 | 43 | 6 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 22 | 17 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,725 (17) | $53,941 (4) | $56,274 (13) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,448 (66) | $63,982 (26) | $63,100 (40) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,694 (83) | $52,562 (30) | $52,768 (53) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 30% |
| Female | 22% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 13% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 29% |
| Unknown | 11% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
