Georgia Northwestern Technical College

One Maurice Culberson Drive
Rome, GA 30161
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College offers career transition services for those individuals who need assistance in determining their career direction and in obtaining support while enrolled in training. New Connections to Work (NCTW) is a comprehensive training and employment program that provides support services to single parents, displaced homemakers, clients from the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, and students enrolled in non-traditional training. The program operates in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Human Resources, the Georgia Department of Labor, business and industry, and other agencies.

School Highlights

Georgia Northwestern Technical College serves 7,282 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 7,282 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,674
  • Out-state tuition: $4,810
  • Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 182 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
182 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Student Body

The student population of Georgia Northwestern Technical College has grown by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Georgia Northwestern Technical College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,282 students
2,178 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
1,740 students
797 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
5,542 students
1,381 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
7,282 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,740 students
855 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,542 students
1,678 students
% Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
22%
11%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
8%
35%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
65%
38%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200
$29,100

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $2,674 is less than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,810 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,674
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,810
$6,774

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition Notes
$107 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$6,665
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,414
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Georgia Northwestern Technical College cost?
Georgia Northwestern Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,674 for In-State students and $4,810 for Out-State students.
What is Georgia Northwestern Technical College's ranking?
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 7,282 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,674
  • Out-state tuition: $4,810
  • Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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