Aiken Technical College: Review & Facts

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Aiken Technical College is a small two-year, public school with 2,125 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1972 and is the only school located in Graniteville, South Carolina.

Academic Offerings

At Aiken Technical College you can receive your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
25
Aiken Technical College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical, Medical Assistant, and Radiology Technology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Aiken Technical College student retention rate is low at 55% (way below South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
55%
Bad
The graduation rate at ATC is very low - 17%.

Student to faculty ratio at Aiken Technical College is pretty decent - 14:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is low - around $6,500 a year. The additional fees at ATC not covered by tuition are around $500; which makes it a total of $7,000 per year.

Read the details about Aiken Technical College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at ATC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (803) 508-7263 or check Aiken Technical College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
ATC provides a distance education program.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at ATC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Aiken Technical College.

Based on the college crime numbers, Aiken Technical College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Aiken Technical College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Aiken Technical College
2276 Jefferson Davis Highway
Graniteville, South Carolina
29829, USA
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