Atlanta Metropolitan State College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 53% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia with approximately 1,228 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,258 per year. The graduation rate is 17%, and the typical graduate earns $31,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a public college in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,090/year after aid and only $6,606 in median debt, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. However, a 14% graduation rate and 37% freshman retention rate are serious red flags — the majority of students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $31,100 a decade out suggest limited career momentum even for those who do. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan to stay enrolled and transfer to a four-year institution, where the low cost and manageable debt could actually work in your favor.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,228 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
1630 Metropolitan Parkway, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310-4448
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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