- Aiken Technical College is a public open-door two-year comprehensive institution of higher education established to provide the citizens of greater Aiken County opportunities for educational, economic, professional, social and personal development. The College educates and trains students to provide an effective work force to support economic growth and community stability through its focus on teaching and community service.
School Highlights
Aiken Technical College serves 1,873 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,873 students
- In-state tuition: $4,132
- Out-state tuition: $9,489
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Aiken Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 177 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aiken Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
177 staff
177 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Aiken Technical College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Aiken Technical College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,873 students
1,619 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
600 students
514 students
# Part-Time Students
1,273 students
1,105 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
146 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
600 students
514 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,273 students
1,105 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
35%
28%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
8%
7%
% White
1%
4%
% Hawaiian
54%
56%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2246%
0.2629%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2967%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$28,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,132 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,489 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has grown by 38% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,132
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,489
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,493
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,092
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- ATC is one of the 16 schools in the South Carolina Technical College System. Aiken Technical College designs its programs and activities to maximize your success. Academic programs, Distance Learning courses, continuing education through Workforce and Business Development and a variety of student activities — including men's basketball and women's fast-pitch softball —help assure a rich and valuable college experience. Classes for what is now Aiken Technical College began in temporary facilities in Aiken in the fall of 1972. One hundred and seventy-seven students enrolled in the first class of what was then the Aiken Technical Education Center. The current campus opened in the winter of 1973. Nearly three decades after its founding, ATC has grown into a multi-service, two-year comprehensive college offering numerous educational opportunities in college transfer credit and noncredit health, public service, business, industrial engineering and computer technology programs. The Health and Science Building, Dale Phelon Information Technology Center and the 700 Building provide students with access to labs and multi-media classrooms outfitted with state-of-the-art technology. The CSRA Manufacturing and Technology Training Center enables ATC to customize instruction to meet workforce needs for both new and existing companies. And our Academic Success Center and other campus resources help every student make the most of their college experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Aiken Technical College cost?
Aiken Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,132 for In-State students and $9,489 for Out-State students.
What is Aiken Technical College's ranking?
Aiken Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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