Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- 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 6,616 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,616 students
- In-state tuition: $2,674
- Out-state tuition: $4,810
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 28%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 400 teachers has grown by 60% over five years.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
400 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Georgia Northwestern Technical College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Georgia Northwestern Technical College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,616 students
2,470 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,855 students
929 students
# Part-Time Students
4,761 students
1,541 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
506 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
8%
% Black
7%
33%
% White
72%
44%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.68
College Completion Rate
43%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,674 is less than the state average of $4,028. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,810 is less than the state average of $7,597. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,674
$4,028
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,810
$7,597
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,526
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,474
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The nearest community college to Georgia Northwestern Technical College is Georgia Highlands College (5.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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Rome, GA 30161
(800) 332-2406
Rome, GA 30161
(800) 332-2406
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| 6,168 students
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Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 975-4000
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 975-4000
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| 2,512 students
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7300 Reinhardt Circle
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(770) 720-5600
Waleska, GA 30183
(770) 720-5600
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| 1,521 students
Dalton State College
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650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-4436
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-4436
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| 4,964 students
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Waco, GA 30182
(770) 537-6000
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(770) 537-6000
39.1 miles
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