Southeastern Technical College

3001 E First St
Vidalia, GA 30474
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Southeastern Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides an innovative, educational environment for student learning through associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs; adult and continuing education; and customized training and services focused on building a well-educated, globally competitive workforce for Southeastern Georgia. Southeastern Technical College will be recognized as an educational leader in Southeastern Georgia. The College will deliver quality, student-centered, and accessible postsecondary education and training. The College will empower students for success, cultivating innovative and economically thriving communities and enterprises.

School Highlights

Southeastern Technical College serves 1,792 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,792 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,774
  • Out-state tuition: $4,910
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southeastern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 173 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southeastern Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
173 staff
209 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Southeastern Technical College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Southeastern Technical College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,792 students
2,400 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
293 students
882 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,499 students
1,518 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
120 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
293 students
940 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,499 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
12%
8%
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% Black
23%
31%
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% White
62%
47%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
7%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in GA.
Diversity Score
0.55
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
44%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,200
$29,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Southeastern Technical College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of GA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,774 is less than the state average of $3,753. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,910 is less than the state average of $7,419. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,774
$3,753
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,910
$7,419
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
94%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Southeastern Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,951
$12,139
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Southeastern Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,291
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Southeastern Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southeastern Technical College cost?
Southeastern Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,774 for In-State students and $4,910 for Out-State students.
What is Southeastern Technical College's ranking?
Southeastern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,792 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,774
  • Out-state tuition: $4,910
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,753 per year for in-state students and $7,419 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,341 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Emory University-Oxford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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