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Athens Technical College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2201st overall and 62nd in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
49.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,739 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
58% / 47% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,961 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Athens, GA 30601-1500
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,727 (15,837 urban / 1,890 rural) |
| Households | 7,012 (2.52 people per house) |
| Families | 3,872 (3.21 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 9,720 |
| Pop. — Asian | 158 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 17 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 99 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 7,074 |
| Pop. — Other | 913 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Athens Technical College?
Ranks 4039th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,296 | $1,296 | $2,592 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $243 | $243 | $243 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $36 | $36 | $72 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,739 | $2,739 | $4,035 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,739 | $15,739 | $17,035 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,939 | $10,939 | $12,235 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,359  $1,539 |
$1,359  $1,539 |
$2,475  $2,835 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,600  $9,600 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,000  $3,400 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $6,800  $8,200 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Athens Technical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Athens Technical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,488 | 108 |  43% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,307 | 208 |  83% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 220 |  88% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Athens Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 210 | 691 | 901 |
Hispanic | 28 | 43 | 71 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 84 | 151 | 235 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 3 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 915 | 1,698 | 2,613 |
Race Unknown | 44 | 93 | 137 |
| Total | 1,281 | 2,680 | 3,961 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Athens Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 120 | 128 | |
| 5 | 97 | 102 | |
| 90 | 3 | 93 | |
| 11 | 54 | 65 | |
| 32 | 28 | 60 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Athens Technical College Ranks 1824th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $51,320 ($51,796 male / $51,056 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 87 (31 male / 56 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 230 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,258,254 |
Athens Technical College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Athens Technical College is a public college in Athens, Georgia. It was founded in 1958 as Athens Area Vocational-Technical School, was renamed Athens Area Technical Institute in 1987, and took its current name in 2000.
Athens Technical College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. For example, the university has a Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Internships and Weekend College. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Athens Technical College is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Athens Technical College.
- English Language and Literature:
- Technical/Business Writing
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Dental Assistance, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Assistance, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Practical, Nursing Assistance, Physical Therapy Assistance, Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, Veterinarian Assistance
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Cosmetology
- Popular majors:
- thirty-nine percent health professions, nineteen percent computer and information sciences, seventeen percent business per marketing, thirteen percent mechanic and repair technologies, five percent law
- Computer Science:
- Computer Networking/Telecommunications, Computer Programming – General, Computer Programming – Specific Applications, Data Processing Technology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting Technology, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Logistics/Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, Small Business Administration
Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 15.
Athens Technical College Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, on the other hand did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Moreover, The regular application due date was not reported. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of August. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Athens Technical College Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at ninety-two percent scholarships per grants and eight percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Leadership. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and Leadership. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Athens Technical College Students
Again, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, seven hundred and twenty-one degree-seeking undergrads. Athens Technical College offers Associate degrees. Again, the student body consists of less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, twenty-four percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, sixty-eight percent white per non-hispanic and two percent race per ethnicity unreported.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. In fact, the school is located 65 miles from Atlanta.
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