ATA College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
ATA College is a private for-profit trade school in El Cajon, California, enrolling about 80 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 89.47% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,017 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,157 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 80 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 89.47%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 67.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 82
ATA College: what the data shows
Common questions about ATA College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is ATA College?
ATA College is located in El Cajon, CA (ZIP 92020).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is ATA College public or private?
ATA College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does ATA College cost?
Average net price after aid: $19,157.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,739 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,934 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,138 |
How big is ATA College?
Total enrollment: 80 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 82 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at ATA College?
150%-time completion rate: 89.47%.
First-year retention: 91.2%.
What do graduates of ATA College earn?
Median earnings: $35,311 six years after entry; $35,017 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,500.
86.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is ATA College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (38 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (28 completions)
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other (12 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant (12 completions)
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician (8 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator (6 completions)
- Computer Software Technology/Technician (1 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is ATA College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 89.47%; median earnings $35,017 at 10 years; net price $19,157. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at ATA College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,157
2024 Value
In 2024 ATA College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,157.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,628 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,157 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for ATA College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
86.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
75.21% 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 ATA 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 ATA 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 | — | — | $12,682 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,234 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,939 |
| 2016 | — | — | $15,063 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,201 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,023 |
| 2019 | — | — | $12,745 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,744 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,016 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,722 |
| 2023 | — | — | $20,906 |
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
ATA College reported total enrollment of about 80 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (41.2%), White (32.5%), and Black or African American (23.8%). About 86.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 67.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at ATA College in 2024 is 80 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 82 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.2%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 41.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
89.47% 100% Completion Time
89.47% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 89.47% of students graduating from ATA College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 8% male / 92% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 96% male / 4% female
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other: 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for ATA College.
Return on Investment
$5,500 Median Student Debt
$35,017 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.71% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
356.97% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for ATA College.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 38 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 28 completions
3. Legal Professions and Studies, Other: 12 completions
4. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant: 12 completions
5. Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician: 8 completions
6. Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator: 6 completions
7. Computer Software Technology/Technician: 1 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 1 completions
Most popular programs at ATA College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for ATA College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for ATA College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,642
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,429
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
ATA College is a private for-profit institution located in El Cajon, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Legal Professions and Studies, Other. Enrollment is approximately 80 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (41.2%), White (32.5%), Black or African American (23.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 89.47%. Approximately 86.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 67.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
El Cajon, CA 92020
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 89.47% graduation rate, ATA College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is ATA College located?
ATA College is located in El Cajon, CA.
How much does ATA College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,157 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at ATA College?
ATA College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 82 students, Hispanic or Latino (41.2%), White (32.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend ATA College?
About 67.4% of students at ATA College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of ATA College earn?
Median earnings are $35,311 six years after entry and $35,017 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at ATA College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 89.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do ATA College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,500.
Is ATA College public or private?
ATA College is a private for-profit institution located in El Cajon, CA.
Is ATA College an HBCU?
No. ATA College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is ATA College a tribal college?
No. ATA College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is ATA College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—ATA College reports 41.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is ATA College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for ATA 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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- El Cajon, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
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- El Cajon, California city profile
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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.