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Atlanta Metropolitan State College

#1781 in US ranking Atlanta, GA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$9,668
Tuition & fees
$3,296
Avg. aid
$5,478
Receiving aid
77%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
17%
Median salary
$35,900
1 yr after graduation

What does Atlanta Metropolitan State College offer in terms of athletics?

Basketball is the sport identified in AMSC's reported athletics information. Prospective players and spectators should check the college's current team schedule and athletics materials to confirm which teams are active, their competition level, and any association affiliation for the season that interests them.

Varsity competition is different from informal recreation or intramural play, and a listed sport does not establish that athletic scholarships or a particular roster opportunity are available. Students primarily interested in recreational activity should ask about current fitness facilities and student-run activities separately from team athletics.

What student groups and Associations are available at Atlanta Metropolitan State College?

AMSC students have opportunities to take part in campus organizations and student-led activities, including a student-run newspaper and performing-arts groups. Reported campus activities include theater and choral participation.

Organization rosters can change as students graduate and new groups form. Applicants who want a particular academic club, cultural organization, service activity, or student-government role should check the current student-activities directory and meeting calendar rather than assume an older listing remains active. A student-run organization also differs from a college service: career counseling, for example, is available through the institution rather than through a club.

Who studies at Atlanta Metropolitan State College?

AMSC enrolled 1,549 students in the reported institutional figures. Its entering undergraduate population included 189 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and 232 transfer-in students, so new arrivals do not all share the same academic starting point.

About 95% of students were reported as Georgia residents, consistent with a college serving a largely in-state population. The reported enrollment includes 1,076 Black or African American students, as well as students of other racial and ethnic backgrounds. These figures describe enrollment, not any individual student's experience. Students comparing class access and advising capacity may also note the reported student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1; that institution-wide ratio is not a promise about the size of a particular class.

How does student life look like at Atlanta Metropolitan State College?

Daily life at AMSC is shaped by its nonresidential, urban setting. Students can attend classes and use campus resources while balancing travel, employment, or family commitments, but they should not expect the residence-hall-centered experience of a residential college.

Ways to connect with other students include activities, performances, campus events, and shared study spaces. The college reports personal or psychological counseling as a student service. For a student with a tight schedule, practical questions include when advising and support offices are open, whether required courses are offered at workable times, and how much time a campus visit takes from home or work.

What libraries are available to students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College?

AMSC has one reported campus library, identified as the Atlanta Metropolitan College Library. It provides a place for students to pursue coursework and research alongside the college's other academic support resources.

Students preparing for a research-heavy course should check the library's current catalog and service information for database access, research assistance, borrowing rules, study-space availability, and off-campus access to digital materials. Library hours and room-reservation policies can change by term, so commuters in particular should confirm that the space will be open when they plan to study.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1549

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

122

Total staff

29 full time, 42 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Atlanta Metropolitan State College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,549

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 576
Part-time: 973

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 79
Men: 43

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 63
Black or African American: 1,076
White: 20
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 10
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 38
Unknown: 3

Atlanta Metropolitan State College Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

Both––

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.