Greenville Technical College
- 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 11,123 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 11,123 students
- In-state tuition: $4,442
- Out-state tuition: $8,438
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Greenville Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 890 teachers has grown by 32% over five years.
Greenville Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
890 staff
142 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Greenville Technical College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Greenville Technical College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,123 students
1,682 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
4,537 students
739 students
# Part-Time Students
6,586 students
943 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
19%
25%
% White
60%
53%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
College Completion Rate
14%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$28,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,442 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% 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 stayed relatively flat 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%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,445
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,890
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2020 (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.
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