Atlanta Metropolitan State College: Review & Facts

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Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a small four-year, public school with 1,435 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1974 and is one of the 26 schools and colleges located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

At Atlanta Metropolitan State College you can obtain your associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

8

AMC deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 8 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Business, Criminal Justice, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The student retention rate at Atlanta Metropolitan State College is very low at 48% (way below Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

48%

Bad

The graduation rate at Atlanta Metropolitan State College is very low - 12%. About 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at AMC is reasonable, 22:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median, $9,100 per year. The additional fees at Atlanta Metropolitan State College not covered by tuition are around $700; which comes to $9,800 per year.

Read the details about AMC 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

Acceptance
Rate

69%

According to recent data, 800 applications were submitted and 549 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The school 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) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at AMC is $20.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Atlanta Metropolitan State College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (404) 756-4000 or check Atlanta Metropolitan State College Website.

Opportunities and Services

AMC provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Atlanta Metropolitan State College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 100 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is very high -- approximately $12,000 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Atlanta Metropolitan State College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
1630 Metropolitan Parkway, SW
Atlanta, Georgia
30310-4448, USA