Forsyth Technical Community College

2100 Silas Creek Pky
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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Tel: (336) 723-0371

www.forsythtech.edu

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Forsyth Technical Community College is a comprehensive community college providing technical, transfer, adult basic education, corporate and continuing education programs, and support services that are innovative, flexible, and responsive to student and community needs. The college offers lifelong learning opportunities and support for diverse learners through both traditional and alternative delivery systems. The college also supports economic growth and opportunity through work force development and community development through partnerships with public and private sectors. Graduates of Forsyth Tech are technically skilled, regionally and globally oriented, and prepared for lifelong learning and full civic participation.

School Highlights

Forsyth Technical Community College serves 7,587 students (36% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 7,587 students
In-state tuition: $2,056
Out-state tuition: $6,688
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 39%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Forsyth Technical Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 894 teachers has grown by 72% over five years.

Forsyth Technical Community College

(NC) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

894 staff

256 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Forsyth Technical Community College has declined by 17% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.

The Forsyth Technical Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

7,587 students

2,259 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

9:1

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# Full-Time Students

2,712 students

693 students

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# Part-Time Students

4,875 students

1,449 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

552 students

252 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

2,712 students

693 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

5 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

4,875 students

1,497 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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1 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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717 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

13%

10%

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% Black

17%

18%

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% White

61%

60%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.58

0.59

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

4.01%

1.51%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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1.63%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$28,300

$27,500

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,056 is less than the state average of $2,531. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $6,688 is less than the state average of $8,245. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,056

$2,531

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,688

$8,245

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Tuition Notes

$50-$242 per sem hr

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

93%

81%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$10,500

$11,865

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,750

$5,846

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Acceptance Rate

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82%

SAT Reading

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488

SAT Math

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498

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

Forsyth Tech's first classes began in the fall of 1960. Automotive mechanics, machine shop, electronics, and practical nursing were among the first course offerings at the new Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Industrial Education Center, Forsyth Tech's first name. In 1989, the College Transfer Program began which allowed the College to serve an even wider portion of the community. Forsyth Tech continues to look at training needs for the future. Forsyth Tech is currently a regional Cisco training academy and with the addition of the Thomas H. Davis iTEC (information technology education) Center, Forsyth Tech is providing a broad spectrum of technology training to the Northwest Piedmont utilizing traditional classroom and online courses to provide diverse technology training. Forsyth Tech is located in Winston-Salem North Carolina, part of the Piedmont Triad and serves Forsyth and Stokes Counties. Forsyth Tech is one of the largest community colleges in North Carolina and serves a large and growing segment of the population seeking to acquire career-oriented education to become more qualified and marketable in today's increasingly demanding workplace environment. Forsyth Tech has eight convenient locations and classes are offered on site in traditional classroom settings and through distance learning site options such as online, Telecourses, or interactive TV courses. The college offers 184 programs of study that lead to an associate's degree, certificate or diploma in a variety of fields, including healthcare, engineering technologies, business and office technologies, criminal justice, automotive repair, logistics management and biotechnology. Many students begin at Forsyth Tech and then continue on to a four-year college or university. Through our Corporate and Continuing Education Division, the college offers non-credit classes including computer training, yoga, foreign languages and basic landscaping. We also offer customized training for employers as well as services for entrepreneurs through the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center. Forsyth Tech is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum and Practical Nursing curriculum are approved by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing. Respiratory Care and Medical Sonography are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Radiography and Radiation Therapy are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The Nuclear Medicine curriculum is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Forsyth Technical Community College cost?

Forsyth Technical Community College's tuition is approximately $2,056 for In-State students and $6,688 for Out-State students.

What is Forsyth Technical Community College's ranking?

Forsyth Technical Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Least expensive tuition, Percent of students receiving financial aid, Largest student body and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 7,587 students
In-state tuition: $2,056
Out-state tuition: $6,688
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 39%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,531 per year for in-state students and $8,245 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $27,763 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Durham Technical Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.