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Augusta Technical College
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Augusta Technical College Academics
Augusta Technical College was founded as Augusta Area Vocational Technical School in 1961, and changed to its current name in 2000. Augusta Technical is a two-year college that prepares students from the Augusta area for their chosen career field.
Augusta Technical College offers Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Health Studies, Cardiovascular Technology, Fire Science Technology, Nursing (AND), Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technology, Radiologic Care Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology.
In addition, Augusta Technical has diploma programs in Dental Assisting, Fire Science Technology, Medical Assisting, Paramedic Technology, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, and Surgical Technology.
The College also offers Technical Certificates of Credit in Basic Emergency Medical Technology, Fire Fighter I, Health Care Assistant, Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Coding, Patient Care Assisting, Polysomnographic Technician, Web Site Fundamentals, and more.
Augusta Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Augusta Technical College Admissions
Augusta Technical College has an open admissions policy for some of its programs. Those with a high school diploma or GED can apply for admission to all associate degree and allied health programs, as well as almost all technical certificates of credit and diploma programs.
Applicants should submit SAT, ACT, College Placement Exam, or ASSET results. Those with scores that do not meet Augusta Technical’s minimum score requirements are required to take the COMPASS Test, which gauges a students reading, writing, and math skills. The COMPASS Test helps Augusta Technical officials determine the best course of study for the applicant.
Augusta Technical’s admission is competitive for its Cardiovascular Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology programs. Grades, placement test scores, essays, and interviews may be used to determine an applicant’s chances of admission.
International students, in addition to the standard admissions requirements, must demonstrate English proficiency on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Augusta Technical College Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to Augusta Technical College students who need assistance paying for school. Generally, solid academic performance will increase a student’s chances of receiving aid—in fact, a student must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average to qualify for financial aid at Augusta Technical.
Many different scholarships are available to students who want to attend Augusta Technical College. These include the Jack B. Patrick Scholarship, Lowe’s Educational Scholarship Program, Ray Powell Memorial Scholarship, Todd R. Cato Memorial Scholarship, Lichtenberg Scholarship, J.D. Smith Waynesboro Rotary Club Scholarship, Barbara Williams Dental Assisting Scholarship, and Regent Security Services Scholarship.
Federal Pell Grants are also available to students interested in Augusta Technical. To apply for federal student aid, applicants must begin by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which can be done online.
Augusta Technical College Students
Augusta Technical College is located in Augusta, Georgia, the second largest city in the state. Local attractions include the Riverwalk Augusta along the Savannah River, Morris Museum of Art, and Augusta National Golf Club, site of The Masters.
Many professional organizations have a chapter on the Augusta Technical campus, including the American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Transcription Association, Association of Surgical Technologists, Association of Information Technology Professionals, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Institute of Management Accountants, American Culinary Federation Junior Chefs Association, and a chapter of Delta Epsilon Chi.
Many Augusta Technical students are past their mid-twenties and are coming back to school to gain more training in order to further their career.
Information Summary
Ranks 2293rd overall and 66th in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
48.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,451 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
16 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
51% / 55% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
4,445 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Augusta, GA 30906
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,540 (56,108 urban / 3,432 rural) |
| Households | 20,670 (2.79 people per house) |
| Families | 15,511 (3.22 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 33,190 |
| Pop. — Asian | 954 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 144 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 435 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 25,197 |
| Pop. — Other | 793 |
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 | Medium 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 Augusta Technical College?
Ranks 4060th 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 | $255 | $255 | $255 |
| 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 | $2,451 | $2,451 | $3,747 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $10,176 | $10,176 | $11,472 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,676 | $5,676 | $6,972 |
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 | $1,371  $1,551 |
$1,371  $1,551 |
$2,487  $2,847 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750  $900 |
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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 | $4,500  $4,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,225  $3,225 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,225  $3,225 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Augusta 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 Augusta 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 | $1,417 | 240 |  52% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,227 | 404 |  88% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $33 | 3 |  1% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 434 |  95% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Augusta Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 700 | 1,614 | 2,314 |
Hispanic | 45 | 70 | 115 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 38 | 61 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 5 | 10 |
White Non-Hispanic | 820 | 1,057 | 1,877 |
Race Unknown | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| Total | 1,628 | 2,817 | 4,445 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Augusta Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 250 | 255 | |
| 125 | 45 | 170 | |
| 69 | 37 | 106 | |
| 7 | 73 | 80 | |
| 6 | 66 | 72 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Augusta Technical College Ranks 2573rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $44,690 ($45,570 male / $43,995 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 136 (60 male / 76 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 229 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,807,941 |
Augusta Technical College Summary
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Augusta Technical College is a two-year college based in Augusta, Georgia. It was founded in 1961 as Augusta Area Vocational-Technical School, was merged with Richmond Area Vocational School in 1966 and renamed to Augusta Area Technical School.
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