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Dekalb Technical College
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Dekalb Technical College Academics
DeKalb Technical College, established in 1961 as DeKalb Technical Institute, is a two-year school in the Atlanta region that focuses on adult education, technical education, and career training. DeKalb has campuses in Clarkston and Covington, as well as learning centers in the Georgia cities of Lithonia, Doraville, and Conyers.
DeKalb Technical College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree, with majors that include accounting, banking and finance, criminal justice technology, management and supervisory development, paralegal studies, computer support specialist, networking specialist, electronics technology, paramedic technology, building automation systems, commercial refrigeration, early childhood care and education.
DeKalb Technical also has Technical Certificate of Credit programs, with training in fields such as Automatic Transmission, Engine Repair Technician, Crime Scene Technician, Homeland Security Specialist, Office Accounting Specialist, Information Security Specialist, Network Administrator, Car Audio System Installer, Computer System Design Specialist, Certified Nurse Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, 3D Modeling and Rendering, Pipe Welder, Early Childhood Program Administrator, Certified Customer Service Specialist, and Hospitality Customer Service Provider.
DeKalb Technical is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Colleges and Schools. Moreover, its Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs, and the Printing and Graphics Technology programs are accredited by the Printing Industries of America, as well as National PrintED Accreditation.
Dekalb Technical College Admissions
DeKalb Technical College has an open admissions policy. Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts or GED results. In addition, students must meet DeKalb’s minimum score requirements on the COMPASS, SAT, ACT, or ASSET Test—scores are needed to help school officials determine if a student could use more skills in his projected field of study.
Those who do not meet minimum score requirements will have to take the COMPASS Test.
Transfer students will need to submit transcripts from all previous colleges or universities. However, a high school transcripts are not necessary of the student has earned an associate or baccalaureate degree.
International students will also need to show proof of English proficiency and submit an Affidavit of Support that demonstrates at least $18,452 are available for the cost of tuition and other school expenses.
Dekalb Technical College Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to students who need help paying their way through college.
The types of aid available to DeKalb Technical College students include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal College Work Study, HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship, and Outside Scholarships.
To apply for any of the federal aid programs, a student must first fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, which can be done online.
Dekalb Technical College Students
DeKalb Technical has a number of student organizations on campus, including the American Criminal Justice Association, American Design Drafting Association, Association of Information Technology Professionals, DeKalb Technical College Chess Club, Delta Epsilon Chi, International Club Council, International Association of Administrative Professionals, International Student Club, Lambda Epsilon Chi, Mu Lambda Tau, Paralegal Alliance, Phi Beta Lambda, SkillsUSA, and Student Surgical Technologists.
Two honor societies, the National Technical Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa, have a presence on the DeKalb Technical campus.
DeKalb Technical is a commuter college, with no students living on campus.
Information Summary
Ranks 2704th overall and 90th in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
42.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,832 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
14 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
43% / 28% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,641 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Clarkston, GA 30021-2397
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,374 (24,374 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 8,492 (2.87 people per house) |
| Families | 5,447 (3.45 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 16,184 |
| Pop. — Asian | 2,719 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 62 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 150 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 5,216 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,609 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
| 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 Dekalb Technical College?
Ranks 4024th 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 | $336 | $336 | $336 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $36 | $36 | $67 |
| 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 | $2,832 | $2,832 | $4,128 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,332 | $15,332 | $16,628 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,832 | $10,832 | $12,128 |
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 | $1,407  $1,632 |
$1,407  $1,632 |
$2,523  $2,928 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $950  $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 | $8,000  $9,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,000  $3,500 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $7,000  $8,000 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Dekalb 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 Dekalb 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 | $1,176 | 131 |  41% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,138 | 283 |  88% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 295 |  92% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Dekalb Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 895 | 1,683 | 2,578 |
Hispanic | 32 | 41 | 73 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 65 | 134 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 7 | 11 |
White Non-Hispanic | 331 | 448 | 779 |
Race Unknown | 29 | 36 | 65 |
| Total | 1,360 | 2,281 | 3,641 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Dekalb Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 27 | 171 | |
| 126 | 22 | 148 | |
| 17 | 118 | 135 | |
| 33 | 56 | 89 | |
| 17 | 66 | 83 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Dekalb Technical College Ranks 2174th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $48,102 ($50,301 male / $46,068 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 102 (49 male / 53 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 369 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,323,945 |
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