- 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 41%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 894 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Forsyth Technical Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
894 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Forsyth Technical Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Forsyth Technical Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,587 students
2,142 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
2,712 students
693 students
# Part-Time Students
4,875 students
1,449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
552 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,712 students
693 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,875 students
1,583 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
17%
18%
% White
61%
59%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,300
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,056 is less than the state average of $3,924. 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 $9,543. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,056
$3,924
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,688
$9,543
Tuition Notes
$50-$242 per sem hr
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
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 and Largest student body.
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