School Highlights
ATA College serves 363 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Private-state tuition: $11,550
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
ATA College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 42% over five years.
ATA College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health 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
Public
Colors
Blue and White
Total Faculty
24 staff
82 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of ATA College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The ATA College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
363 students
3,274 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
363 students
1,128 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
593 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
363 students
1,102 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
34%
10%
% White
26%
72%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
29%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $11,550 is less than the state average of $13,988. The private state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,550
$13,988
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,645
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
88%
74%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ATA College cost?
ATA College's private state tuition is approximately $11,550.
What is the acceptance rate of ATA College?
The acceptance rate of ATA College is 88%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is ATA College's ranking?
ATA College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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