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ATA College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 77%

Located in El Cajon, California, ATA College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of ATA College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

ATA College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

ATA College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at ATA College are Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Computer Software Technology/Technician, Criminal Justice and Corrections. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

Program Length 15 months
Tuition and Fees $21,960
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $21,960

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at ATA College received on average $6,367 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,367
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 52 93% $6,329 $329,108
Other Federal Grant 52 93% $6,367 $331,109
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 52 93% $6,367 $331,109

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of ATA College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of ATA College students is 76.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 80.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.7%.

76.8%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 63.2% 12 students
  • white 84.2% 32 students
  • hispanic 73.7% 28 students

Service Offerings

ATA College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

ATA College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training