Atlanta Metropolitan State College Tuition & Completion
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a public community college in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling about 1,228 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,258 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,248. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (87.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,248
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,258 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,228 45.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 17.41%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 39.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 28.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,646
- Room & Board: $11,994 annual estimate
Atlanta Metropolitan State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Atlanta Metropolitan State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is located in Atlanta, GA (ZIP 30310-4448).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Atlanta Metropolitan State College public or private?
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a Public institution.
How much does Atlanta Metropolitan State College cost?
Published tuition: $3,248 in-state, $10,400 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,258.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,288 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,184 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,387 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,270 |
| $110,001+ | $11,740 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,992.
How big is Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
Total enrollment: 1,228 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,646 students.
About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
150%-time completion rate: 17.41%.
First-year retention: 44.8%.
What do graduates of Atlanta Metropolitan State College earn?
Median earnings: $26,849 six years after entry; $33,252 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,123.
53.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Atlanta Metropolitan State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (124 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (78 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (24 completions)
- Information Technology (15 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (13 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (11 completions)
- Religion/Religious Studies (6 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (5 completions)
- Digital Arts (3 completions)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Atlanta Metropolitan State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 17.41%; median earnings $33,252 at 10 years; net price $5,258. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,248
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Atlanta Metropolitan State College was $3,248.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,258
2024 Value
In 2024 Atlanta Metropolitan State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,258.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,032 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,258 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,992 4-Year In-State Tuition
$41,600 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,994 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,350 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,592 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,368 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
53.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
33.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Atlanta Metropolitan State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Atlanta Metropolitan State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,006 | $8,788 | $10,946 |
| 2014 | $3,058 | $8,984 | $10,556 |
| 2015 | $3,250 | $9,588 | $4,456 |
| 2016 | $3,250 | $9,588 | $5,346 |
| 2017 | $3,416 | $9,880 | $4,730 |
| 2018 | $3,416 | $9,880 | $5,240 |
| 2019 | $3,505 | $10,131 | $4,985 |
| 2020 | $3,505 | $10,131 | $7,293 |
| 2021 | $3,505 | $10,131 | $6,649 |
| 2022 | $3,105 | $9,731 | $7,154 |
| 2023 | $3,105 | $9,731 | $5,090 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Atlanta Metropolitan State College reported total enrollment of about 1,228 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (87.6%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%), and Two or More Races (3.1%). About 53.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
45.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Atlanta Metropolitan State College in 2024 is 1,228 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,646 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
44.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 87.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
17.41% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Atlanta Metropolitan State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 22% male / 78% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 38% male / 62% female
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 54% male / 46% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
Return on Investment
$14,123 Median Student Debt
$33,252 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.47% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1481.02% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 124 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 78 completions
3. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 24 completions
4. Information Technology: 15 completions
5. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 13 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 11 completions
7. Religion/Religious Studies: 6 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 5 completions
9. Digital Arts: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Atlanta Metropolitan State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Atlanta Metropolitan State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,668
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,710
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a public institution located in Atlanta, GA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Enrollment is approximately 1,228 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (87.6%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%), Two or More Races (3.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 17.41%. Approximately 53.08% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Atlanta, GA 30310-4448
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 17.41% graduation rate at Atlanta Metropolitan State College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Atlanta Metropolitan State College located?
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is located in Atlanta, GA.
How much does Atlanta Metropolitan State College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,248 and average net price is $5,258 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,994 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
Atlanta Metropolitan State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,646 students, Black or African American (87.6%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
About 39.5% of students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Atlanta Metropolitan State College earn?
Median earnings are $26,849 six years after entry and $33,252 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 17.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Atlanta Metropolitan State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,123.
Is Atlanta Metropolitan State College public or private?
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a public institution located in Atlanta, GA.
Is Atlanta Metropolitan State College an HBCU?
No. Atlanta Metropolitan State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Atlanta Metropolitan State College a tribal college?
No. Atlanta Metropolitan State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Atlanta Metropolitan State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Atlanta Metropolitan State College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.1%).
Is Atlanta Metropolitan State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Atlanta Metropolitan State College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Georgia trade schools profile
- Atlanta, Georgia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.