- Ogeechee Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public institution of higher learning that contributes to economic, educational, and community development by providing quality technical education and services, adult literacy education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training to the citizens of the communities it serves. Ogeechee Technical College will serve as a catalyst for economic prosperity in the region by providing a student-centered environment to prepare lifelong learners to succeed in a global society.
School Highlights
Ogeechee Technical College serves 3,069 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,069 students
- In-state tuition: $2,812
- Out-state tuition: $4,948
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 46%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 188 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ogeechee Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
188 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ogeechee Technical College has grown by 47% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Ogeechee Technical College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,069 students
2,242 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,069 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
2,000 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
306 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,069 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,000 students
1,891 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
34%
35%
% White
54%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4472%
0.4279%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2368%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,700
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,812 is less than the state average of $3,120. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,948 is less than the state average of $6,995. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,812
$3,120
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,948
$6,995
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,272
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,214
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ogeechee Technical College cost?
Ogeechee Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,812 for In-State students and $4,948 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Ogeechee Technical College is East Georgia State College (34.5 miles away)
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