- At Advanced Technology Institute, the diploma program offers training in the practical aspects of construction and repair of equipment and structures built with steel. In addition to structural skills, students will learn to weld pipe in multiple positions. Instruction is presented in both classroom and laboratory using modern welding equipment and tools. Students receive classroom and laboratory training using modern welding equipment and tools. Students gain hands on experience in a realistic shop setting where they must demonstrate specific proficiencies. Emphasis is placed on safety and standard procedures followed in ship yards and repair facilities.
School Highlights
Advanced Technology Institute serves 415 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,250
- Acceptance Rate: 54%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 61%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Advanced Technology Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 47% over five years.
Advanced Technology Institute
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
27 staff
39 staff
Student Body
The student population of Advanced Technology Institute has declined by 38% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Advanced Technology Institute diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
415 students
1,380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
415 students
585 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
379 students
297 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
415 students
415 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
37%
22%
% White
39%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,800
$27,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,250 is less than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,250
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,166
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,629
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
54%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Advanced Technology Institute cost?
Advanced Technology Institute's private state tuition is approximately $13,250.
What is the acceptance rate of Advanced Technology Institute?
The acceptance rate of Advanced Technology Institute is 54%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
What is Advanced Technology Institute's ranking?
Advanced Technology Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Highest completion rates.
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