Georgia Northwestern Technical College

One Maurice Culberson Drive
Rome, GA 30161
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Tel: (706) 295-6963
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  • 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 5,816 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.

Top Placements

Georgia Northwestern Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 187 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College(GA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty187 staff94 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Georgia Northwestern Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 27:1 over five years.
The Georgia Northwestern Technical College diversity score of 0.31 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,816 students2,588 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio31:127:1
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# Full-Time Students1,933 students1,115 students
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# Part-Time Students3,883 students1,473 students
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
5%
5%
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% Black
10%
33%
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% White
82%
48%
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
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Diversity Score0.310.65
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College Completion Rate
21%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$28,200$29,600
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,674 is less than the state average of $3,413. The in-state tuition has grown by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,810 is less than the state average of $7,181. The out-state tuition has grown by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,674$3,413
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,810$7,181
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$6,675$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,500$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Georgia Northwestern Technical College is Georgia Highlands College (5.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Georgia Highlands College
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    Public
    6,013 students | 5.30 Mi3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E.
    Rome,  GA  30161
    (706) 802-5000     5.306,013
  • North Metro Technical College
    Public
    2,512 students | 30.70 Mi5198 Ross Rd
    Acworth,  GA  30102
    (770) 975-4000     30.702,512
  • Reinhardt University
    Private, non-profit
    1,422 students | 35.60 Mi7300 Reinhardt Circle
    Waleska,  GA  30183
    (770) 720-5600     35.601,422
  • Dalton State College
    Public
    4,854 students | 38.10 Mi650 College Drive
    Dalton,  GA  30720
    (706) 272-4436     38.104,854
  • West Georgia Technical College
    Public
    6,536 students | 39.10 Mi176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
    Waco,  GA  30182
    (770) 537-6000     39.106,536
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 5,816 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,674
  • Out-state tuition: $4,810
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 18%
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Did You Know?
For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,413 per year for in-state students and $7,181 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,834 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is equal to the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Georgia Perimeter College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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