Albany Technical College evaluates its success with respect to student achievement consistent with the College's mission. CPTC sets annual goals for student achievement and is committed to keeping the public informed on those goals and the College's success in achieving them. Criteria examined include retention rate, graduation rate, and enrollment data. These standards allow Georgia's 33 technical colleges to offer their business partners this guarantee:
| YEAR | RETENTION RATE | GRAD RATE | FTE | HS ENROLLMENT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Goal | 70% | 60% | 4200 | 75 |
| Actual | 65% | 62% | 3702 | 215 | |
| 2015 | Goal | 70% | 60% | 4200 | 200 |
| Actual | 60% | 66% | 3370 | 247 | |
| 2016 | Goal | 70% | 60% | 4000 | 200 |
| Actual | 64% | 66% | 2892 | 343 | |
| 2017 | Goal | 64% | 67% | 2964 | 412 |
| Actual | 63% | 66% | 2664 | 471 |