Atlanta Christian College
Location and Contact Information
2605 Ben Hill RdEast Point, GA 30344
USA
Main Tel: (404) 761-8861
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Atlanta Christian College is located in East Point, Georgia. It is a private college and was founded by Judge T. O. Hathcock in 1937. Atlanta Christian College offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in areas like business, education, biblical studies, history, child and youth development, humanities and psychology.
The students at the college can participate in several on-campus clubs and organizations, including Sigma Alpha Omega, Campus Ambassadors, Student Government Association, Concert Choir and Shield/Koinonia. The athletic teams of the college are known as the Chargers. The school sponsors men’s and women’s teams in soccer, baseball/softball, volleyball and basketball. The college also offers financial assistance to its students in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in music.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 15,150 |
| Room | $ 3,100 |
| Board | $ 2,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other | $ 5,600 |
Financial Aid
Atlanta Christian participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 99% | $7,118 |
| Institutional Grant | 78% | $3,746 |
| Federal Grant | 62% | $4,079 |
| Pell Grant | 57% | $3,345 |
| Other Federal Grant | 44% | $1,395 |
| State or Local Grant | 78% | $2,016 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 83% | $8,047 |
| Federal Loan | 83% | $7,584 |
| Other Loan | 7% | $5,557 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Atlanta Christian College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakwood University | Huntsville, AL | 1,865 |
| 2 | Emmanuel College | Franklin Springs, GA | 697 |
| 3 | Stillman College | Tuscaloosa, AL | 1,048 |
| 4 | Huston-Tillotson University | Austin, TX | 785 |
| 5 | Bethany College | Lindsborg, KS | 587 |
| 6 | Doane College | Crete, NE | 894 |
| 7 | Bethany University | Scotts Valley, CA | 516 |
| 8 | Nyack College | Nyack, NY | 3,041 |
| 9 | Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte, NC | 1,571 |
| 10 | Southwestern Christian University | Bethany, OK | 291 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 58 | 10 |
| Associate | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 16 |
Students
Student enrollment was 456 in 2009-2010 (555 full-time equivalent).
About 53% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 47% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 49% of the student body. About 25% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 57% Women 57% All 57%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 410-540 Math 400-500
Room and Board
Atlanta Christian provides on-campus housing for 283 of its 555 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Social Sciences
MUSIC
- Music Performance
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology