Chattahoochee Technical College

Chattahoochee Technical College: Academics, Admissions & Tuition

Research the certificate and degree programs offered at Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta, GA. Learn about its academics, and get admission and financial aid info to decide if this is the right school for you.

Chattahoochee Technical College

Chattahoochee Technical College (CTC) is a 2-year, public vocational college serving north-central Georgia. The main Marietta campus and the Mountain View campus are both in Marietta, a suburb of metro Atlanta. CTC also has campuses in Jasper, Austell, Canton, Dallas, Acworth, and Woodstock, Georgia.

Academics

CTC offers associate's degrees, diplomas, and certificates, though not all programs are available at all locations. Programs are offered in five main areas: business sciences, computer sciences and engineering technology, health sciences, personal and public services, and technical studies.

Programs vary in length and requirements. The healthcare assistant certificate, for instance, requires 30-35 hours of coursework, some of which may involve labs depending on specialization. The 54-hour cosmetology diploma program combines classroom work with labs and practicums; the Associate in Applied Science program in early childhood care and education requires 72 hours of occupational and general education academic courses.

As of 2011, 218 full-time and 394 part-time faculty taught CTC's population of over 11,500 students. In addition to campus-based courses, instruction is available via distance learning. As of 2011, roughly 42% of students enrolled in at least one online class.

Admissions

Applicants must be 16 or older and have a high school diploma or GED in order to enroll. A placement test is also required unless students submit ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores. While placement test scores don't bar students from admission, those who don't score the minimum for their desired program may be required to enroll in remedial coursework.

Students can apply online or in-person. Ideally, all required documentation should be submitted 2 months before the start of the semester; the actual calendar deadline for admission is usually 3-5 weeks before the start of a term. In 2012, the regular registration deadline for submission of application forms and all required documents was the 8th of August for classes starting on the 17th.

The CTC student body was 68% part-time and 32% full-time as of 2011, and 60% of students were female. The racial/ethnic breakdown as of 2011 was 57% white, 33% black/African American, 5% Hispanic/Latino, and 2% Asian. About half of the student population was 24 or younger during this time, and 100% of students came from within the state of Georgia.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition for Georgia residents was $85 per credit hour as of Spring 2013. Out-of-state students paid $170 per hour while international students paid $340. Some programs may have higher tuition costs; the truck driving program, for instance, was $125 per hour as of 2013. In addition, some programs have specific fees, such as fees for fuel in the commercial driver license program or assessment fees for medical assistant and surgical technician students. During the 2011-2012 school year, the total estimated annual cost of attendance - including books, fees, housing, tuition, and food - was $12,535 for Georgia residents and $14,335 for out-of-state students.

CTC students may apply for federal and state financial aid, such as grants and scholarships, though CTC does not participate in the federal student loan program. Students may also apply for scholarships and private loans; the school's website has a listing of available aid, including scholarships for new and returning students.

CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE QUICK FACTS
School Type	2-year, public**
Degrees Offered	Certificates, associate's degrees**
Religious Affiliation	None**
Academic Calendar	Semesters*
School Setting	Large suburb**
Student Body	11,564 in 2011 (all undergraduates)**
Student Housing	None**
ACADEMICS
Programs	One school with nearly 50 degree and certificate programs*
Student-Faculty Ratio	25 to 1**
Most Popular Fields of Study by Degree Level (Number of Recipients)	In 2011: Less-than-1-year certificate: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (431) 1 to less-than-2-year certificate: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (112) Associate's: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (81) 2 to less-than-4-year certificate: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (93)**
Undergraduate Graduation Rates	2007 entering class: 13% within two years 14% within three years 25% within four years**
ADMISSIONS
Entering Class Size	4,491 in 2011**
First-Year Retention Rates	In 2011: 49% of full-time students, 36% of part-time students**
Application Due Date	3-5 weeks before start of term*
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
Tuition	$2,122 per year for in-state students, $3,922 per year for out-of-state students (2011-2012)**
Financial Aid Sources Available (Percent of Students Receiving it)	For full-time beginning students in the 2010-2011 school year: Federal grants (63%), state and local grants (84%), institutional scholarships (2%)**
Percent of Students Receiving Some Form of Aid	In 2011: 91% of full-time beginning students**

Sources: *Chattahoochee Technical College, **National Center for Education Statistics.

School Contact Information

Address: 980 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 528-4545
Website: www.chattahoocheetech.edu