Horry-Georgetown Technical College

2050 Highway 501 East, Conway, SC, 29526
Tel: (843)347-3186
Public | 7,824 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Horry-Georgetown Technical College serves 7,824 students (39% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Horry-Georgetown Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Horry County, SC.

School Overview:
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 216 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 7,824 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:36 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,066 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 4,758 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $4,340 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,424 $8,679
 

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.

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