Ata College is a for-profit institution in El Cajon, CA. 67 students use VA education benefits there. VA paid it $564,445 in Post-9/11 tuition and fees for 60 recipients in the most recent reporting year. It does not participate in Yellow Ribbon, so tuition above VA’s cap is not matched.
VA has flagged this school. A caution flag means VA or another agency has taken or recorded an action against it. It is not automatically a reason to stay away, but it is a reason to ask questions.
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring — details
The numbers
| Type | For-profit |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | National |
| Students on VA benefits | 67 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 80 |
| Tuition, in-state | $16,130 / year |
| Housing allowance here | $4,101 / month |
| Yellow Ribbon | No |
| Graduation rate, all students | 87% |
| Graduation rate, veterans | 56% |
| Median salary after attending | $35,017 |
| Average student loan debt | $5,500 |
| Academic calendar | Nontraditional |
Tuition figures are what VA has on file and may not match this year’s published rate. Confirm with the school.
What it does for military students
Each of these is a commitment the school has made and VA records. None of it is our assessment.
Credit for military training
Awards academic credit for service schools and occupational experience.
Principles of Excellence
Committed to VA’s standards on advertising, cost disclosure and student support.
Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success
Committed to a published set of practices for supporting student veterans.
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
Part of a consortium built around transfer credit and flexibility for people who move.
DoD tuition assistance agreement
Can accept military tuition assistance for active-duty students.
Who to contact
Address
1810 Gillespie Way, Suite 104
El Cajon, CA 92020
Main switchboard
(619) 596-2766
Website
atacollege.edu
Veterans office
atacollege.edu/consumer-information
Start here. They certify your enrollment and know the Yellow Ribbon position.
Financial aid
atacollege.edu/consumer-information
Apply
apply.atacollege.edu
Check it yourself
Everything above comes from VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool. See Ata College’s VA record.
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