ATA College

www.ata.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,420

2021 Average Net Price

$24,879

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.92%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

286

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

53.8%

21 Graduates

About

ATA College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at ATA College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (47 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (35 degrees), and Radiographer (12 degrees).

In 2021, 128 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at ATA College. 94.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (52 degrees), 1.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (50 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at ATA College is $12,420, which is $−2,080 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at ATA College is $12,420, which is $−2,080 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,879.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending ATA College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,420

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at ATA College was $12,420. The cost of tuition at ATA College is $−2,080 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of ATA College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,879

2021 Value

0.325%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 ATA College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,879. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of ATA College grew by 0.325%.

This chart compares the average net price of ATA College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,559

Room and Board

$3,084

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at ATA College was of $8,559 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.01% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,084. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.98% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at ATA College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at ATA College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.9% with respect to 2020, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at ATA College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.92%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at ATA College was 2.92%, which represents 17 out of the 582 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

ATA College had a total enrollment of 286 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at ATA College is 286 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at ATA College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at ATA College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.6% Black or African American, 30.4% White, 5.94% Two or More Races, and 2.1% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at ATA College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (39.5%), followed by White Female (29.7%) and Two or More Races Female (5.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at ATA College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 286 students. The full-time enrollment at ATA College is 286 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at ATA College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at ATA College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

45%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at ATA College was 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), ATA College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at ATA College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
119 enrolled students
White
87 enrolled students
Two or More Races
17 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at ATA College is 41.6% Black or African American, 30.4% White, 5.94% Two or More Races, and 2.1% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 114 more women than men received degrees from ATA College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at ATA College is black or african american (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (50 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at ATA College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (47 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (35 degrees) and Radiographer (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at ATA College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (128 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at ATA College are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at ATA College in 2021 are Health (128 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at ATA College are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at ATA College are Health (128 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at ATA College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at ATA College are Health (128 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by ATA College.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
47 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at ATA College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at ATA College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

121

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at ATA College, which is 0.0579 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (121).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at ATA College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at ATA College in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0606 times less than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at ATA College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 22.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from ATA College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (86.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at ATA College is Female and White (86.4% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
52 degrees awarded
White
50 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at ATA College is black or african american (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (50 degrees).

10.2% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
51 degrees awarded
White Female
46 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at ATA College is black or african american female (51 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (46 degrees).

Operations

ATA College employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at ATA College are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at ATA College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.17M

2021 Salaries

19.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, ATA College paid a median of $3.17M in salaries, a 19.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$480k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, ATA College paid a total of $480k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at ATA College was Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at ATA College were Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at ATA College was Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at ATA College.