- 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 2,599 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,599 students
- In-state tuition: $2,684
- Out-state tuition: $4,820
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 22%
- 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 108 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
North Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
108 staff
88 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Georgia Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The North Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.37 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,599 students
2,178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
791 students
797 students
# Part-Time Students
1,808 students
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
175 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
791 students
855 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
77 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,808 students
1,635 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
176 students
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
6%
35%
% White
78%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
43%
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 $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,820 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,684
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,820
$6,774
Tuition Notes
$107 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,558
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
SAT Reading
n/a
467
SAT Math
n/a
452
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
9
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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