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Chattahoochee Technical College
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Chattahoochee Technical College Academics
Chattahoochee Technical College is a two-year technical college, with four campuses located in the metropolitan Atlanta area. It has programs in the fields of Nursing, Allied Health, Business and Computers, Professional Service, and Technical and Industrial studies. One of the newer diplomas offered is in Homeland Security.
The school, in addition, allows students to work toward certificates in dozens of occupations, including accounting, computer applications, early childhood programs administration, engine repair, and small business.
Chattahoochee is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A number of the school’s study programs are also accredited by various institutions. For example, the Business Studies Program is accredited by the Board of Commissioners of the Associate Degree Commission/Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs; the Culinary Arts Program, by the American Culinary Federation; and the Medical Assisting Program, by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs.
In August, 2008, Chattahoochee merged with the North Metro Technical College. Two months later, the two companies of Appalachian Technical College were added. Officials decided to keep the Chattahoochee name.
Chattahoochee Technical College Admissions
Applicants wishing to attend Chattahoochee Technical College must have a high school or GED-equivalent diploma. In addition, official transcripts must be filed with Admissions.
Prospective students should complete a COMPASS test, which helps college officials determine which course of study has the best chance of success. Instead of taking the COMPASS test, some students may submit official college transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants may also provide SAT, ACT, CPE, ASSET, or past COMPASS test scores, provided none of these are over five years old and meet minimum score requirements.
International students must provide proof of English proficiency, specifically by showing documentation of a score of 500 or more on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students who took this test online must have a score of at least 61. Moreover, international students need an official letter from a bank that proves at least $16,305 is available for the first year of tuition and other expenses.
Chattahoochee Technical College Financial Aid
Many Chattahoochee students seek financial aid to help pay their way through college. Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form when they apply, and this can be done online.
Chattahoochee students using financial aid to help them pay for their studies must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average.
Chattahoochee Technical College Students
Chattahoochee is a commuter college, with no campus housing available. Four campuses make up Chattahoochee College, all of them located in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
The Marietta campus houses the main library and the Career Center, which offers job posting and software that assists in writing a resume. The Paulding campus is home to the Early Childhood Care and Education and Childhood Development Lab. Chattahoochee’s newest campus is in Mountain View and holds the Center of Culinary Arts.
Chattahoochee offers a number of clubs and organizations outside of the classroom, including the Automotive Club, Public Safety Club, International Center, a chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, and the culinary arts school organization, the White Hat Brigade.
Chattahoochee Technical College Athletics
Chattahoochee has teams in both cross-country and track and field. All students are welcome to join the team: There are no tryouts. Track meets are held at schools in the Atlanta area and elsewhere in the southeastern U.S.
Chattahoochee sports teams are nicknamed the Blue Herons.
Information Summary
Ranks 3092nd overall and 102nd in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
33.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,360 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
36 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
47% / 38% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
5,994 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Marietta, GA 30060-3398
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,980 (35,980 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 13,130 (2.64 people per house) |
| Families | 8,037 (3.24 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 11,807 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,138 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 65 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 317 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,253 |
| Pop. — Other | 4,430 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-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 Chattahoochee Technical College?
Ranks 4071st 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 | $264 | $264 | $264 |
| 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 | $2,360 | $2,360 | $3,656 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $16,080 | $16,080 | $17,376 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,860 | $5,860 | $7,156 |
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 | $1,380  $1,560 |
$1,380  $1,560 |
$2,496  $2,856 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $800 |
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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 | $10,220  $10,220 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,500  $3,500 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,500  $3,500 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee Technical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
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 | $1,760 | 217 |  37% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,157 | 396 |  67% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 472 |  80% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Chattahoochee Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 56 | 73 | 129 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 789 | 1,261 | 2,050 |
Hispanic | 123 | 115 | 238 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 70 | 138 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 10 | 13 | 23 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,614 | 1,505 | 3,119 |
Race Unknown | 122 | 175 | 297 |
| Total | 2,782 | 3,212 | 5,994 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Chattahoochee Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 187 | 260 | |
| 157 | 4 | 161 | |
| 70 | 19 | 89 | |
| 30 | 59 | 89 | |
| 88 | 1 | 89 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Chattahoochee Technical College Ranks 2381st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,483 ($50,506 male / $42,338 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 67 (34 male / 33 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 245 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $919,136 |
Chattahoochee Technical College Summary
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Chattahoochee Technical College is a two-year state college located in Georgia. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award technical certificates of credit, diplomas, and associate of applied science degrees. The main campus is located in Marietta, Georgia with three satellite locations in Paulding County, Georgia, east Cobb County, Georgia (known as Mountain View), and south Cobb County, Georgia.
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