Guilford Technical Community College
- 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 11,070 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 11,070 students
- In-state tuition: $2,489
- Out-state tuition: $8,633
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Guilford Technical Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 860 teachers has grown by 17% over five years.
Guilford Technical Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
860 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Guilford Technical Community College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five years.
The Guilford Technical Community College diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,070 students
2,330 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
4,347 students
727 students
# Part-Time Students
6,723 students
1,603 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
617 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
37%
21%
% White
40%
55%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
College Completion Rate
22%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,489 is less than the state average of $3,920. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,633 is less than the state average of $9,538. The out-state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,489
$3,920
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,633
$9,538
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,533
$12,026
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,248
$5,625
Acceptance Rate
n/a
60%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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