School Highlights
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta serves 428 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,050
- Acceptance Rate: 55%
- Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
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
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
14 staff
209 staff
Student Body
The student population of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta diversity score of 0.96 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 116% over five years.
Total Enrollment
428 students
2,242 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
420 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
8 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
662 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
420 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8 students
1,891 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
18%
35%
% White
7%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
72%
7%
Diversity Score
0.96
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2368%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,050 is less than the state average of $15,267. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,050
$15,267
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
55%
72%
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta cost?
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta's private state tuition is approximately $15,050.
What is the acceptance rate of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta?
The acceptance rate of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is 55%, which is lower than the state average of 72%.
What is Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta's ranking?
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta located?
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is located in the Perimeter Center neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Perimeter Center.
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