Aiken Technical College (ATC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Since 1972, Aiken Technical College (ATC) has been providing educational services to the students who choose to call Aiken Tech their college home. Accredited by the Committee on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, this college is a proud member of the sixteen schools in the South Carolina Technical College System. Students can choose from a variety of diploma, certificate, and associate degree programs from Emergency Dispatcher Certification to an Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. This progressive two year comprehensive college is host to more than 3,000 annual students in the credit course programs and more than 10,000 students take advantage of the non credit offerings every year.

Information Summary

Ranks 55th in South Carolina and 2788th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	53.8
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$5,656
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	13 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	58% / 39%
Enrollment Total (all students)	2,267

Academics

ATC offers a variety of associate degree programs including an Associates of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Applied Science. In order to ensure graduates are well versed and well rounded, all associate degree programs require a number of general education courses to ensure diversification and balance in the student

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Admissions

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Financial Aid

There is a variety of student financial aid options to assist students who have satisfactory academic performance with tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. Financial aid is available in the form of Federal Pell Grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, South Carolina Need Based Grants, Federal Work Study, Student loans, Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker Program, as well as a plethora of scholarship opportunities.

The first step in securing financial assistance is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be completed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is available online as early as January or February of the year prior to enrollment. The earlier the FAFSA is completed, the better; as most scholarships are offered on a first come first serve basis, and scholarship funds are often limited. The deadline for completing the FAFSA is May 1 every year a student is interested in receiving financial assistance. Because financial aid is not renewed automatically, it is very important to keep this date in mind. The FAFSA requires information on both the student and their family, so it

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Students

Because of the variety of educational programs offered, the student population is equally as diverse and dynamic. High school students participating in early placement programs are able to interact with the service men and women participating in SOCAD. Older students are able to actively engage with international students. The possibilities for socialization and learning in a culturally rich and diverse environment are endless.

Although there is no on campus housing, the surrounding community of Graniteville offers many affordable housing options for students who decide to move to the area.

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Athletics

ATC offers a variety of competitive sports for students to become involved in, including men

Local Community

There is a host of off campus activities for students to enjoy. The Aiken Center for the Arts is the creative hub for the Graniteville community. Several performing arts programs are offered including film, dance, and music, as well as concert events, year round exhibits, and a variety of classes for students and community members to enjoy. The awe inspiring Ruth Patrick Science Education Center

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