- Chattahoochee Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public, multi-campus, two-year college that provides accessible, high quality technical, academic, and adult education and training that promotes the economic growth and development of North Central Georgia. The college successfully prepares individuals for employment and assists them in pursuing their educational, career and personal goals through a variety of learning opportunities that include associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs, as well as non-credit and public service offerings.
School Highlights
Chattahoochee Technical College serves 8,980 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 8,980 students
- In-state tuition: $2,682
- Out-state tuition: $4,818
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Chattahoochee Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 602 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Chattahoochee Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
602 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chattahoochee Technical College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Chattahoochee Technical College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,980 students
2,146 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,579 students
763 students
# Part-Time Students
6,401 students
1,383 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
651 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,579 students
791 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,401 students
1,417 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
3%
% Asian
30%
30%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
3%
10%
% Hawaiian
48%
35%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3574%
0.4318%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2195%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,900
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,682 is less than the state average of $3,120. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,818 is less than the state average of $6,995. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,682
$3,120
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,818
$6,995
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Appalachian Technical College, Chattahoochee Technical College and North Metro Technical College have merged together to form the largest technical college in the state with a combined student population of 11,000. Our seven campus locations (Acworth, Austell, Dallas, Jasper, Marietta-W. Cobb & E. Cobb Counties, and Woodstock) will provide the workforce needed to stimulate Georgia's community and economic growth and development. Over 100 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs offered in the areas of: Business Sciences, Computer Sciences & Engineering Technology, Health Programs, Personal & Public Services, and Technical Programs.Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Equal Opportunity Institution. A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chattahoochee Technical College cost?
Chattahoochee Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,682 for In-State students and $4,818 for Out-State students.
What is Chattahoochee Technical College's ranking?
Chattahoochee Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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