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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.
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Campus Location1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW
Atlanta, GA 30310-4498
USA
Main Tel: (404) 756-4000
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Atlanta Metropolitan College HighlightsWhere Atlanta Metropolitan College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Selective admissions.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 181 | 6 |
Atlanta Metropolitan StudentsThe student enrollment at Atlanta Metropolitan was 1,882 in 2007 (1,309 full-time equivalent). About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 68% are full-time and 32% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,010 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,250 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Atlanta Metropolitan participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 22 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 14 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 11 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Atlanta Metropolitan Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 43% | | Women | 41% | | All | 42% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (1 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (168 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
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