Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a public 2-year college in Atlanta, Georgia with 1,228 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $2,757 a year after grants and graduates 14% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College acceptance rate and admissions
Atlanta Metropolitan State College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $3,296 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $10,808 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,994 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $9,668 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $2,757 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $2,757 a year after grants and scholarships, $6,911 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Atlanta Metropolitan State College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 14% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $37,585 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $17,844 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 47% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College majors and what graduates earn
Atlanta Metropolitan State College awarded bachelor's degrees in 4 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($48,543).
All 4 majors at Atlanta Metropolitan State College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 48 | n/a | $48,543 | $30,189 |
| Criminal justice | 11 | n/a | $48,543 | $30,000 |
| Biology | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Art and design, general | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,228 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 69% women, 31% men
- 20 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
No. Atlanta Metropolitan State College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Atlanta Metropolitan State College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $3,296 for in-state students and $10,808 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $2,757 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Atlanta Metropolitan State College?
14% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Atlanta Metropolitan State College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $37,585 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.