Atlanta Metropolitan College
Location and Contact Information
1630 Metropolitan Parkway, SWAtlanta, GA 30310-4498
USA
Main Tel: (404) 756-4000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Atlanta Metropolitan College, also known as AMC, is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1974 as Atlanta Junior College. Later in 1988, it became Atlanta Metropolitan College and is part of the University System of Georgia. AMC's campus encompasses more than 65 acres of land. It boasts of an enrollment of approximately 2000 students per term. The college attracts students from several foreign countries. AMC offers a number of degrees and certificate programs in over 40 areas of study.
AMC is home to many student clubs and organizations including the AMC Choir, Criminal Justice Club, Creative Dance Club, Film and Movie Club, International Student Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Social Work Club, Study Abroad Club, Psychology Club, Kappa Beta Delta, and Drama Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Atlanta Metropolitan:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metropolitan Community College-Longview | Lees Summit, MO | 5,848 |
| 2 | Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods | Kansas City, MO | 4,549 |
| 3 | United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD | 4,488 |
| 4 | Georgia Military College-Columbus Campus | Columbus, GA | 193 |
| 5 | Leeward Community College | Pearl City, HI | 6,771 |
| 6 | Rose State College | Midwest City, OK | 8,132 |
| 7 | Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | 21,540 |
| 8 | Pasadena City College | Pasadena, CA | 26,713 |
| 9 | Metropolitan Community College-Blue River | Independence, MO | 3,060 |
| 10 | Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | 17,612 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 226 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 22 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 14 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,241 in 2009-2010 (1,932 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 60% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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