Chattahoochee Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Chattahoochee Technical College is a public community college in Marietta, Georgia, serving roughly 8,727 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,407 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,540. Student demographics in federal data include White (38.4%) and Black or African American (30.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,540
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,407 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,727 39.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.27%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,710
- Room & Board: $10,408 annual estimate
Chattahoochee Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Chattahoochee Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chattahoochee Technical College?
Chattahoochee Technical College is located in Marietta, GA (ZIP 30060).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Chattahoochee Technical College public or private?
Chattahoochee Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Chattahoochee Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $3,540 in-state, $6,108 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,407.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,561 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,622 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,697 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,410 |
| $110,001+ | $10,158 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,160.
How big is Chattahoochee Technical College?
Total enrollment: 8,727 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 15,710 students.
About 40% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chattahoochee Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 38.27%.
First-year retention: 67.5%.
What do graduates of Chattahoochee Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $31,998 six years after entry; $37,138 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
34.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chattahoochee Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (1,819 completions)
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing (785 completions)
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other (341 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (291 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (273 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (251 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (249 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (240 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (237 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (167 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chattahoochee Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.27%; median earnings $37,138 at 10 years; net price $3,407. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,540
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chattahoochee Technical College was $3,540.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,407
2024 Value
In 2024 Chattahoochee Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,407.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,628 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,407 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,160 4-Year In-State Tuition
$24,432 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,408 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,148 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$60,592 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chattahoochee Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Chattahoochee Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Chattahoochee 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 | $2,572 | $4,612 | $1,877 |
| 2014 | $2,682 | $4,818 | $2,149 |
| 2015 | $2,682 | $4,818 | $2,186 |
| 2016 | $2,746 | $4,882 | $3,288 |
| 2017 | $2,782 | $4,918 | $2,231 |
| 2018 | $2,816 | $4,952 | $2,424 |
| 2019 | $3,120 | $5,520 | $1,137 |
| 2020 | $3,120 | $5,520 | $2,834 |
| 2021 | $3,202 | $5,602 | $3,068 |
| 2022 | $3,252 | $5,652 | $4,595 |
| 2023 | $3,252 | $5,652 | $4,546 |
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
Chattahoochee Technical College reported total enrollment of about 8,727 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (38.4%), Black or African American (30.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (21.4%). About 34.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chattahoochee Technical College in 2024 is 8,727 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,710 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.5%
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 White at 38.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.07% 100% Completion Time
38.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.07% of students graduating from Chattahoochee 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: 36% male / 64% female
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing: 35% male / 65% female
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other: 36% male / 64% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Chattahoochee Technical College.
Return on Investment
$37,138 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2625.12% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Chattahoochee Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 79 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 1,819 completions
2. Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing: 785 completions
3. Science Technologies/Technicians, Other: 341 completions
4. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 291 completions
5. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 273 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 251 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 249 completions
8. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 240 completions
9. Health Professions and Related Programs: 237 completions
Most popular programs at Chattahoochee Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chattahoochee Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chattahoochee Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,512
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,934
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution located in Marietta, 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, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. Enrollment is approximately 8,727 students. Student body composition includes White (38.4%), Black or African American (30.7%), Hispanic or Latino (21.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 38.27%. Approximately 34.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Marietta, GA 30060
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.27% graduation rate at Chattahoochee Technical 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.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 79 distinct degree programs, Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee Technical College located?
Chattahoochee Technical College is located in Marietta, GA.
How much does Chattahoochee Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,540 and average net price is $3,407 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,408 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chattahoochee Technical College?
Chattahoochee Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,710 students, White (38.4%), Black or African American (30.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chattahoochee Technical College?
About 41.8% of students at Chattahoochee Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chattahoochee Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $31,998 six years after entry and $37,138 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chattahoochee Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Chattahoochee Technical College public or private?
Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution located in Marietta, GA.
Is Chattahoochee Technical College an HBCU?
No. Chattahoochee Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chattahoochee Technical College a tribal college?
No. Chattahoochee Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chattahoochee Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chattahoochee Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.4%).
Is Chattahoochee Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Chattahoochee 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
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Georgia trade schools profile
- Marietta, 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.