Georgia Northwestern Technical College

One Maurice Culberson Drive
Rome, GA 30161
Top Ranked (2024): 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 6,608 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,608 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
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 400 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
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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 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Georgia Northwestern Technical College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,608 students
2,400 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,922 students
882 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,686 students
1,518 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
420 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,922 students
940 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,686 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
16%
8%
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% Black
7%
31%
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% White
72%
47%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
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Diversity Score
0.44
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
44%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200
$29,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,674 is less than the state average of $3,753. 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 $7,419. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,674
$3,753
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,810
$7,419
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$6,665
$12,139
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Georgia Northwestern Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,414
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
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: 2021 (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, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,608 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)

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