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Athens Technical College

General Information

Name: Athens Technical College
Address: 800 US Hwy 29 N, Athens, GA 30601-1500
Phone:

  • General information: (706) 355-5000
  • Financial aid office: (706) 355-5009
  • Admissions office: (706) 355-5005

Website: www.athenstech.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state$1,539$1,539$1,359
Out-of-state$2,835$2,835$2,475
Books and supplies$1,500$1,200$1,200
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$10,000$9,600$9,600
Other$3,800$3,400$3,400
Off Campus with Family
Other$9,000$8,200$8,200
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
In-state
Off Campus$16,839$15,739$15,559
Off Campus with Family$12,039$10,939$10,759
Out-of-state
Off Campus$18,135$17,035$16,675
Off Campus with Family$13,335$12,235$11,875

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 86%
  • Federal grants: 36%
  • State/local grants: 80%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$1599
  • State/local grants:$1270

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$15

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 3805
First-time student retention: 48%
Overall graduation rate: 23%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 38%
    • Part Time: 62%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 32%
    • Women: 68%

White non-hispanic: 66%
Black non-hispanic: 23%
Hispanic: 2%
Asian/pacific islander: 4%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 4%

Accreditation

AgencyPeriods of AccreditationAction
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 1/1/1988 -  None

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other - Associate
  • Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation - Certificate
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Small Business Administration/Management - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security - Certificate
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications - Certificate
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate, Certificate
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Certificate
    Construction Trades
  • Electrician - Certificate
    Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching - Associate, Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth - Associate
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Certificate
  • Home Health Aide/Home Attendant - Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Certificate
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant - Associate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Business Machine Repair - Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology - Certificate
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
  • Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant - Certificate
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist - Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant - Certificate
    Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Associate, Certificate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation - Certificate


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