School Highlights
ATA College serves 286 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Private-state tuition: $11,550
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
ATA College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
ATA College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
42 staff
232 staff
Student Body
The student population of ATA College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The ATA College diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
286 students
2,968 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
286 students
1,000 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
403 students
266 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
286 students
978 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
55 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,968 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
42%
10%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
3%
5%
% White
6%
4%
% Hawaiian
37%
77%
% Two or more races
11%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.67
0.40
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5385%
0.4329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3333%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $11,550 is less than the state average of $13,988. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,550
$13,988
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,645
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
88%
74%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ATA College cost?
ATA College's private state tuition is approximately $11,550.
What is the acceptance rate of ATA College?
The acceptance rate of ATA College is 88%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is ATA College's ranking?
ATA College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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