Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta Technical College is a public, state school in in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta Area Tech was founded in 1945 and now enrolls around 3,030 students a year, including 3,030 undergrads.

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2021 Atlanta Area Tech Facts At-A-Glance
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Is Atlanta Area Tech a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Atlanta Area Tech offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Atlanta Area Tech

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Atlanta Area Tech, around 50% return for their sophomore year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Atlanta Area Tech Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Atlanta Area Tech

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Atlanta Area Tech. Based on this information, how does Atlanta Area Tech sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Atlanta Area Tech a good school for you?

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Where is Atlanta Area Tech?

Atlanta Area Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

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