- Since its creation in 1966, Horry-Georgetown Technical College has continued to provide post-secondary vocational, technical, and occupational certificate, diploma and associate degree programs leading directly to securing or continuing employment; associate degree programs which enable students to gain access to other post-secondary education; and continuing education classes, programs, and services which meet the job training, occupational advancement, and lifelong learning needs of the residents and employers in its service area.
School Highlights
Horry-Georgetown Technical College serves 7,923 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 7,923 students
- In-state tuition: $4,768
- Out-state tuition: $6,294
- Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Horry-Georgetown Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 234 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1966
Total Faculty
234 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Horry-Georgetown Technical College has grown by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,923 students
1,870 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
3,319 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
4,604 students
1,209 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
7,923 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,319 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,604 students
1,282 students
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
20%
29%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
63%
52%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$40,257
$40,504
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,768 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,294 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,768
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,294
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
95%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,859
$11,729
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,720
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Sports
Colors
Green, Blue
School Mascot
Alligators
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a comprehensive technical and community college, with four campuses located across the service area. The Conway Campus is the original and remains the main campus of the College. It is located in the incorporated area of the City of Conway on a 55-acre site. The Conway Campus provides accessible and affordable educational opportunities in career education and occupational preparation, university parallel studies, developmental education and community education and training. Specialized programs of career study offered on the Conway Campus include: Golf Course Management, Turf Equipment Technician, Engineering Technologies, Computer/Information Systems Technology, Office Systems Technology, Culinary Arts Technology, Nursing and Health Science, Business, Electronics Technology, and all University Parallel disciplines. Through the offerings at the Conway Campus, the College awards the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Technical Certificate credentials as well as various professional certifications. The Campus takes college-wide leadership in Health Science Technology career areas as well as University Parallel and General Studies, and for most student support services, federal/state grants, Learning Resources, distance education and administrative and information support operations. Offering more than 60 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as a diverse and rapidly-expanding list of corporate and business training options through our Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division, HGTC has built an international reputation for preparing the finest graduates and employees to meet the needs of business, industry and government.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Horry-Georgetown Technical College cost?
Horry-Georgetown Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,768 for In-State students and $6,294 for Out-State students.
What is Horry-Georgetown Technical College's ranking?
Horry-Georgetown Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Largest student body.
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