Augusta Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Augusta Technical College is a public community college in Augusta, Georgia, serving roughly 3,923 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,485 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,282. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (52.5%) and White (31.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,282
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,485 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,923 40.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 24.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 55.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,358
- Room & Board: $11,856 annual estimate
Augusta Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Augusta Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Augusta Technical College?
Augusta Technical College is located in Augusta, GA (ZIP 30906).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Augusta Technical College public or private?
Augusta Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Augusta Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,282 in-state, $7,492 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,485.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,952 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,957 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,759 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,718 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,128.
How big is Augusta Technical College?
Total enrollment: 3,923 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,358 students.
About 40% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Augusta Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 31.07%.
First-year retention: 56.7%.
What do graduates of Augusta Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $29,531 six years after entry; $33,523 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $4,500.
46.87% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Augusta Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (154 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (139 completions)
- Electrician (130 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (79 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (78 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (68 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (56 completions)
- Design and Visual Communications, General (53 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (42 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (38 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Augusta Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.07%; median earnings $33,523 at 10 years; net price $10,485. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,282
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Augusta Technical College was $4,282.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,485
2024 Value
In 2024 Augusta Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,485.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,940 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,485 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,128 4-Year In-State Tuition
$29,968 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,856 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,138 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$72,552 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Augusta Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% 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 Augusta 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 Augusta 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 | $2,498 | $4,538 | $9,142 |
| 2014 | $2,614 | $4,750 | $9,381 |
| 2015 | $2,644 | $4,780 | $8,549 |
| 2016 | $2,704 | $4,840 | $9,319 |
| 2017 | $2,794 | $4,930 | $9,351 |
| 2018 | $2,794 | $4,930 | $7,274 |
| 2019 | $3,232 | $5,632 | $9,842 |
| 2020 | $3,232 | $5,632 | $9,345 |
| 2021 | $3,232 | $5,632 | $13,041 |
| 2022 | $3,232 | $5,662 | $10,065 |
| 2023 | $4,022 | $7,022 | $8,509 |
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
Augusta Technical College reported total enrollment of about 3,923 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (52.5%), White (31.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.0%). About 46.87% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Augusta Technical College in 2024 is 3,923 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,358 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.7%
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 52.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.49% 100% Completion Time
31.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.49% of students graduating from Augusta Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 94% male / 6% female
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 69% male / 31% female
- Electrician: 95% male / 5% 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 Augusta Technical College.
Return on Investment
$4,500 Median Student Debt
$33,523 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
13.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
699.31% Return on Investment
1.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Augusta Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 72 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 154 completions
2. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 139 completions
3. Electrician: 130 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 79 completions
5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 78 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 68 completions
7. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 56 completions
8. Design and Visual Communications, General: 53 completions
9. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 42 completions
Most popular programs at Augusta Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Augusta Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Augusta Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,850
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,981
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Augusta Technical College is a public institution located in Augusta, GA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Electrician. Enrollment is approximately 3,923 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (52.5%), White (31.3%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.07%. Approximately 46.87% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Augusta, GA 30906
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.07% graduation rate at Augusta 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 72 distinct degree programs, Augusta 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 Augusta Technical College located?
Augusta Technical College is located in Augusta, GA.
How much does Augusta Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,282 and average net price is $10,485 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,856 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Augusta Technical College?
Augusta Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,358 students, Black or African American (52.5%), White (31.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Augusta Technical College?
About 45.0% of students at Augusta Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Augusta Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $29,531 six years after entry and $33,523 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Augusta Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Augusta Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $4,500.
Is Augusta Technical College public or private?
Augusta Technical College is a public institution located in Augusta, GA.
Is Augusta Technical College an HBCU?
No. Augusta Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Augusta Technical College a tribal college?
No. Augusta Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Augusta Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Augusta Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.0%).
Is Augusta Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Augusta 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
- Augusta, 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.