Guilford Technical Community College

601 High Point Rd.
Jamestown, NC 27282
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Tel: (336) 334-4822
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  • Guilford Technical Community College provides access to lifelong learning opportunities for personal growth, workforce productivity, and community service. We serve all the diverse segments of Guilford County's population, delivering quality educational programs and services, through partnerships with business, community groups, and other educational institutions.
School Highlights
  • Guilford Technical Community College serves 12,430 students (47% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 19:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
  • Guilford Technical Community College is the only community colleges within Guilford County, NC.
  • The nearest community college to Guilford Technical Community College is Davidson County Community College (12.5 miles away).

Top Placements

Guilford Technical Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 341 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Guilford Technical Community College(NC) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty341 staff139 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Guilford Technical Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Guilford Technical Community College diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment12,430 students2,380 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio36:119:1
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# Full-Time Students5,783 students1,019 students
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# Part-Time Students6,647 students1,361 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
5%
6%
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% Black
35%
21%
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% White
52%
62%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score0.600.56
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College Completion Rate
12%
16%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,500$27,500
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,489 is less than the state average of $3,911. The in-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $8,633 is less than the state average of $9,514. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,489$3,911
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,633$9,514
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid79%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$18,450$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$6,000
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • GTCC is an accredited two-year community college. It opened in 1958 with 50 students and two classes as the Guilford Industrial Education Center on the site of the Guilford County Tuberculosis Sanatorium, which operated from 1924 to 1955. Guilford Industrial Education Center's Board of Trustees was established on September 3, 1963. In 1965, when the school became Guilford Technical Institute (GTI), four members were added to the Board of Trustees. That same year, GTI was given authority to grant associate degrees. Campus locations can be found in Jamestown, Greensboro, High Point, the Aviation Center at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, and the Small Business Center. GTCC offers certificates, one-year and two-year career-related programs, a two-year college transfer program, personal enrichment courses, a variety of adult education opportunities and training for business and industry. GTCC has given students a great start. Its affordable tuition, small class sizes, highly qualified faculty, personal attention, great job placement rate, convenient class times and locations, beautiful campuses, and wide variety of student services, combine to make the Guilford Tech experience one that works for students. Guilford Technical Community College is also accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees.

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Davidson County Community College
    Public
    4,102 students | 12.50 Mi297 Davidson Community College Rd
    Thomasville,  NC  27360
    (336) 249-8186     12.504,102
  • Forsyth Technical Community College
    Public
    9,148 students | 20.20 Mi2100 Silas Creek Pky
    Winston Salem,  NC  27103
    (336) 723-0371     20.209,148
  • Randolph Community College
    Public
    2,771 students | 23.00 Mi629 Industrial Pk Ave
    Asheboro,  NC  27205
    (336) 633-0200     23.002,771
  • Rockingham Community College
    Public
    1,597 students | 28.40 MiHwy 65w County Home Rd
    Wentworth,  NC  27375
    (336) 342-4261     28.401,597
  • Alamance Community College
    Public
    4,437 students | 31.70 Mi1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
    Graham,  NC  27253
    (336) 578-2002     31.704,437
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 12,430 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,489
  • Out-state tuition: $8,633
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
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Did You Know?
For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,911 per year for in-state students and $9,514 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,515 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Fayetteville Technical Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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