Altierus Career College Norcross: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - PoorSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Altierus Career College Norcross is a small two-year, private not-for-profit school with 320 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 2003 and is the only institution located in Norcross, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

Altierus Career College Norcross will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
6
Altierus Career College Norcross implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 6 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, HVAC, Industrial Technologies, Dental, and Pharmacy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Altierus Career College Norcross is relatively low at 63% (close to Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Fair
The graduation rate at Altierus Career College Norcross is average - 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Altierus Career College Norcross is a bit disappointing, 28:1. Find out more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high - around $15,100 per year.

Read the details about Altierus Career College Norcross 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
53%
As reported in recent government data, 491 applications were submitted and 262 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

This college might accept your 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) at entry.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Altierus Career College Norcross and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (770) 921-1085 or check Altierus Career College Norcross Website.

Opportunities and Services

ROTC
Available
No
Altierus Career College Norcross provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Altierus Career College Norcross, 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.

At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Altierus Career College Norcross.

Altierus Career College Norcross Location and Address

Postal Address:
Altierus Career College Norcross
1750 Beaver Ruin Rd-Ste 500
Norcross, Georgia
30093-2813, USA
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