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Total Enrollment: 2,020
Level of Selectivity: Noncompetitive
Location: Atlanta Metropolitan College is located in the dynamic city of Atlanta, which is known as the cultural and economic mecca of the South. The city of Atlanta provides an array of social and cultural activities. Professional ball games, theaters, concerts, art galleries, fine restaurants and malls are accessible by the public transit system and can be found all over the metropolitan area. Places of interest include Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park, Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, MLK Jr. National Historic Site, the Antebellum Plantation, Six Flags Over Georgia, and Carter Presidential Center Museum and Library. The campus is located one mile west of downtown Atlanta.
HISTORY
Atlanta Metropolitan College (AMC) is a state-supported, two-year, coed liberal arts college established in 1974. The original name, Atlanta Junior College, was changed to AMC to more accurately reflect the school's programs. The campus is situated on 57 acres of rolling hills. The school takes pride in providing support to its students through the Academic Support Center and the Devise of Learning Support Division. It offers several joint programs with Atlanta Technical Institute. AMC is part of the University System of Georgia.
ACCREDITATION
Atlanta Metropolitan College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
2001-02 tuition: $1435 (in-state); $5358 (out-of-state)
Room and board: None
Fees: $175
Books: $600
Estimated total cost: $2210 (instate); $6133 (out-of-state)
Financial Aid Deadline: June 15 (fall); October 15 (spring)
Director of Financial Aid
Atlanta Metropolitan College
1630 Stewart Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
Telephone: 404-756-4002
Fax: 404-756-4834
SAT or ACT
Entrance Requirements: Graduation from an accredited high school (or equivalent) and completion of the following units: 4 English; 3 Mathematics; 3 Science; 3 Social Sciences; and 2 Foreign Languages; high school transcript. A $20 application fee is required.
Admission Application Deadline: July 15 (fall priority). The deadline is 4 weeks before the start of registration.
Graduation Requirements: A minimum of 66 semester hours and completion of the core requirements, including one mathematics and one computer science
Associate of Arts: Accounting Technician; Aviation Systems and Avionics Maintenance Technologist/Technician; Business Administration and Management, General; Child Care and Guidance Workers and Managers, General; Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer and Repairer, General; Gneral Office/Clerical and Typing Service; Liberal Arts and Science/Liberal Studies; Management Information Systems and Business Data Processing, General; Medical Assistant; Medical Laboratory Technician; Office Supervision and Management; Paralegal/Legal Assistant; Parks, Recreation and Leisure Stuides; Social Work; Teacher Assistant/Aide
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
STUDENT LIFE
Campus Services: Career Counseling, Academic Support Services, and Learning Support Services
Housing Availability: None
Web site: http://www.atlm.peachnet.edu/
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