- Greenville Tech is one of the largest public, two-year colleges in South Carolina, with superior course offerings, state-of-the-art facilities and instructors who understand today's industries and tomorrow's job markets.
School Highlights
Greenville Technical College serves 11,999 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is same as the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 11,999 students
- In-state tuition: $4,442
- Out-state tuition: $8,438
- Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Greenville Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 417 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
Greenville Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1962
Total Faculty
417 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Greenville Technical College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Greenville Technical College diversity score of 0.63 is equal to the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,999 students
1,870 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
4,608 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
7,391 students
1,209 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
11,999 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,608 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,391 students
1,282 students
% Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
18%
29%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
56%
52%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
14%
17.34%
Showing 2008–2019. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.172%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$28,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,442 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,438 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,442
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,438
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
95%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,500
$11,729
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,000
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Located in one of the fastest growing regions of the south, Tech is ideally situated to offer a variety of excellent training and placement opportunities to students. Surrounded by world-class manufacturing and business centers, both national and international, Greenville is home to BMW, Michelin and others. Greenville Tech students benefit from a wide range of internships, mentor programs and partnerships with area corporations and businesses. Greenville Tech offers associate degree programs in arts and sciences, business and public service, health and nursing, and the technologies. Many provide seamless transfer opportunities to bachelor's degree programs at four-year colleges and universities. Diploma programs are also available in every division, providing the skills you need without a long-term commitment. Many diplomas and certificates can be used as building blocks for an associate degree. Greenville Tech offer classes in 150 programs on four campuses, and you can choose days, evenings, and weekends along with classes you take online and on television. Our campuses are located at Barton, Brashier, Greer and Northwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Greenville Technical College cost?
Greenville Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,442 for In-State students and $8,438 for Out-State students.
What is Greenville Technical College's ranking?
Greenville Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Largest student body and Highest completion rates.
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