ATA College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 100% acceptance rate, your strategy at ATA should be confirming that the program, cost, and schedule fit your goals rather than treating admission as the main hurdle. The 91% freshman retention rate is a positive sign, so focus on being prepared to succeed once you enroll.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
ATA College facts and stats
ATA College is a small suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 80 students. ATA’s freshman retention rate is 91%, well above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
El Cajon, CA

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Key ATA College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because ATA is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit scores: take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. For ATA’s Regular Decision deadline, plan for the December test as your last retake so scores have time to arrive.
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What you'll actually pay
ATA’s tuition and fees are $16,090. Review available aid options and any program-specific costs to understand your full estimated price.

ATA College’s listed tuition and fees plus room and board come to about $26,306 per year. Because ATA is a private for-profit college, students should look closely at program length, living expenses, and any grants or scholarships they receive when estimating net price. Actual out-of-pocket cost can vary based on housing choices, financial need, and available aid.
Student life at ATA College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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