- Albany Tech traces its roots back to 1961 when it was established as the Monroe Area Vocational-Technical School enrolling 175 students. Shortly thereafter, the Albany Area Vocational-Technical School was built, and in 1972 the two schools were merged in the current location. Albany Tech has adult learning centers in all seven of its service delivery counties. Today, more than 3,000 full-time students are enrolled in credit programs per quarter. Another 2,500 are enrolled part-time and in seminars, continuing education courses, teleconferences and customized business training. Albany Technical College, a public post-secondary institution of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides technical education and training support for evolving workforce development needs of Southwest Georgia. To accomplish this mission, the College utilizes traditional and distance learning methods. The following purposes of Albany Tech are based on the concept that education benefits individuals, businesses and the community to provide quality competency-based associate degree, diploma and technical certificates of credit programs that prepare students for employment in business, technical sciences, health care technology, personal services and industrial careers; and to provide basic adult education and development programs to help adults improve life skills and prepare for continued education and training.
School Highlights
Albany Technical College serves 3,899 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 3,899 students
- In-state tuition: $4,746
- Out-state tuition: $8,751
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Albany Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 274 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Albany Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
274 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Albany Technical College has grown by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Albany Technical College diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,899 students
2,242 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,181 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
2,718 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
389 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,181 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,718 students
1,891 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
80%
35%
% White
15%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4548%
0.4279%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2368%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,800
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,746 is more than the state average of $3,120. The in-state tuition has grown by 58% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,751 is more than the state average of $6,995. The out-state tuition has grown by 62% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,746
$3,120
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,751
$6,995
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Albany Technical College cost?
Albany Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,746 for In-State students and $8,751 for Out-State students.
What is Albany Technical College's ranking?
Albany Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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