School Highlights
ATA Career Education serves 201 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
ATA Career Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 200% over five years.
ATA Career Education
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of ATA Career Education has declined by 53% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.
The ATA Career Education diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
201 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
201 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
462 students
385 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
201 students
552 students
% Hispanic
11%
32%
% Black
36%
20%
% White
28%
33%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
18%
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
67%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,667
$10,735
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,748
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
98%
92%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of ATA Career Education?
The acceptance rate of ATA Career Education is 98%, which is higher than the state average of 92%.
What is ATA Career Education's ranking?
ATA Career Education ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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