C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
15/100 · earnings-weighted

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

4-Year Public
📍 Atlanta, Georgia 30310
Atlanta Metropolitan State College campus, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Metropolitan State College campus, Atlanta, GA. Photo: Atlanta Metropolitan College, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 14%
Outcomes
D
38/100
Affordability
A
85/100
Resources
C
49/100
Experience
D
36/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,551
Total Enrollment
14%
Graduation Rate
37%
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,902
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Atlanta Metropolitan State College ▼

41% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$267,788
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,940
1-Year Change
-1.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,252
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,849
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,123
Median debt at graduation
17.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
53.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 9th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections$37,342$48,543-12%#535 of 660#524$24,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$47,104$48,543-29%#1110 of 1176#1109$19,502

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Atlanta Metropolitan State College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $267,788
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,940/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30303 (7.7% cap, Atlanta)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,426 $9,051
Board $600
Total Cost (On-Campus) $20,303 $26,929

Financial Aid

79%
Receive Any Aid
74%
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Out Loans
$4,902
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,415
$30,001 - $48,000$5,346
$48,001 - $75,000$8,121
$75,001 - $110,000$11,528

Student Demographics

1,551
Total Students
66%
Women
44%
Traditional Age (18-24)
41%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Hispanic 5%
Black 87%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 41%
With Family 60%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~628 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 5%
Hybrid (Some Online) 38%
Fully Online 57%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%
25-64 (Adult) 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
Tuition at Atlanta Metropolitan State College is $2,426 for in-state students and $9,051 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,902.
What is the graduation rate at Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
The graduation rate at Atlanta Metropolitan State College is 14%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Atlanta Metropolitan State College a good school?
Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a total enrollment of 1,551 students.
Is there rental demand near Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
Yes! Approximately 41% of students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 628 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Atlanta area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology