- North Georgia Technical College is a public, residential, multi-campus, two-year technical college whose mission is to provide quality technical education, adult education, continuing education, and business and industry training to individuals who can benefit from these programs and services. These efforts improve the quality of life of individuals by preparing them to succeed as literate and technically competent members of the workforce and by promoting the economic growth and development of the Northeast Georgia region. The college offers both traditional and distance learning courses that lead to the certificate, the diploma, and the associate degree. The college encourages the development of the whole individual in a learning-centered environment while maintaining measures of cost effectiveness and fiscal soundness in program planning, implementation, and services. Instruction in work ethics is emphasized, and lifelong learning is promoted. A highly competent, professional faculty and staff are customer focused and dedicated to providing high quality, accessible education and training through continuous improvement efforts.
School Highlights
North Georgia Technical College serves 2,548 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 2,548 students
- In-state tuition: $2,684
- Out-state tuition: $4,820
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 16%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
North Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 274 teachers has grown by 153% over five years.
North Georgia 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
At least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
274 staff
209 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Georgia Technical College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The North Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,548 students
2,400 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1

# Full-Time Students
808 students
882 students

# Part-Time Students
1,740 students
1,518 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
187 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
808 students
940 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,740 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
176 students
654 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%

% Hispanic
6%
8%

% Black
5%
31%

% White
84%
47%

% Two or more races
2%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
7%


Diversity Score
0.29
0.67

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
44%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,200
$29,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,684 is less than the state average of $3,488. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,820 is less than the state average of $7,256. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,684
$3,488

Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,820
$7,256

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,558
$12,139

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

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 North Georgia Technical College cost?
North Georgia Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,684 for In-State students and $4,820 for Out-State students.
What is North Georgia Technical College's ranking?
North Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Least debt for graduating students.
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