Atlanta Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Atlanta Technical College is a public community college in Atlanta, Georgia, serving roughly 3,875 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $-914 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,382. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (83.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,382
- 2024 Average Net Price: $-914 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,875 37.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 21.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,511
- Room & Board: $8,496 annual estimate
Atlanta Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Atlanta Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Atlanta Technical College?
Atlanta Technical College is located in Atlanta, GA (ZIP 30310-4446).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Atlanta Technical College public or private?
Atlanta Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Atlanta Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $3,382 in-state, $5,950 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $-914.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $-1,731 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $-1,264 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $462 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,413 |
| $110,001+ | $7,293 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,528.
How big is Atlanta Technical College?
Total enrollment: 3,875 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,511 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Atlanta Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.74%.
First-year retention: 64.9%.
What do graduates of Atlanta Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $27,097 six years after entry; $30,350 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
58.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Atlanta Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (697 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (118 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (105 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (101 completions)
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other (94 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (86 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (82 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (82 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (80 completions)
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician (72 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Atlanta Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.74%; median earnings $30,350 at 10 years; net price $-914. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,382
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Atlanta Technical College was $3,382.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$-914
2024 Value
In 2024 Atlanta Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $-914.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$-3,656 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$-914 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,528 4-Year In-State Tuition
$23,800 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,496 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,740 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,618 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$58,472 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Atlanta Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
58.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40.37% 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 Technical 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 Technical 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 | $2,544 | $4,584 | $3,009 |
| 2014 | $2,740 | $4,876 | $4,029 |
| 2015 | $2,746 | $4,882 | $3,076 |
| 2016 | $2,756 | $4,892 | $2,837 |
| 2017 | $2,816 | $4,952 | $3,082 |
| 2018 | $2,820 | $4,956 | $2,086 |
| 2019 | $3,084 | $5,484 | $-157 |
| 2020 | $3,084 | $5,484 | $-209 |
| 2021 | $3,164 | $5,564 | $319 |
| 2022 | $3,164 | $5,564 | $-589 |
| 2023 | $3,164 | $5,564 | $-864 |
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 Technical College reported total enrollment of about 3,875 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (83.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.9%), and Two or More Races (3.4%). About 58.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Atlanta Technical College in 2024 is 3,875 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,511 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.9%
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 83.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.41% 100% Completion Time
48.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.41% of students graduating from Atlanta Technical 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, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 20% male / 80% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 94% male / 6% female
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 67% male / 33% 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 Technical College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$30,350 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Atlanta Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 78 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 697 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 118 completions
3. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 105 completions
4. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 101 completions
5. Computer Software and Media Applications, Other: 94 completions
6. Carpentry/Carpenter: 86 completions
7. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 82 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 82 completions
9. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 80 completions
Most popular programs at Atlanta Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Atlanta Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Atlanta Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 21.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,962
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,145
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 Technical College is a public institution located in Atlanta, GA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Enrollment is approximately 3,875 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (83.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.9%), Two or More Races (3.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.74%. Approximately 58.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Atlanta, GA 30310-4446
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 78 distinct degree programs, Atlanta Technical College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Atlanta Technical College located?
Atlanta Technical College is located in Atlanta, GA.
How much does Atlanta Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,382 and average net price is $-914 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,496 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Atlanta Technical College?
Atlanta Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,511 students, Black or African American (83.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Atlanta Technical College?
About 48.5% of students at Atlanta Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Atlanta Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $27,097 six years after entry and $30,350 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Atlanta Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Atlanta Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Atlanta Technical College public or private?
Atlanta Technical College is a public institution located in Atlanta, GA.
Is Atlanta Technical College an HBCU?
No. Atlanta Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Atlanta Technical College a tribal college?
No. Atlanta Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Atlanta Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Atlanta Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.9%).
Is Atlanta Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Atlanta Technical 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
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- 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.