- Savannah Technical College is committed to meeting the dynamic economic and workforce development needs of individuals, employers, and communities by creating opportunities through market-driven technical education.
School Highlights
Savannah Technical College serves 3,942 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,942 students
- In-state tuition: $2,644
- Out-state tuition: $4,780
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Savannah Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 205 teachers has declined by 35% over five years.
Savannah Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
205 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Savannah Technical College has grown by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Savannah Technical College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,942 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
1,398 students
797 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
2,544 students
1,381 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,942 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,398 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,544 students
1,678 students
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
11%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
52%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
29%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,644 is less than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,780 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,644
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,780
$6,774
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition Notes
$107 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,500
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- In the spring of 1929, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, the oldest business organization in the State of Georgia, engaged the Savannah Board of Public Education in discussions surrounding the need for a trained workforce to support the growing industrial economy of coastal Georgia. By fall, the Savannah Board of Public Education in cooperation with the business community opened the Opportunity School on Wright Square at Bull Street. The Opportunity School was established to train young men with the skills necessary to work in the new industrial age. In 1967, The Savannah Area Vocational-Technical School was officially dedicated to serve a five county region of Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty and Long counties. Savannah Technical College offers more than fifty Associate Degree, diploma and certificate programs for you to choose from ranging from computer information systems to early childhood education, from surgical technology to automotive technology and from accounting to aircraft structural assembly. Savannah Technical College offers programs for those just starting on a career, for those starting over or for those just taking the next step in their education. We offer a wide range of services and programs that are designed to meet your needs. Whether it's brushing up on basic skills, upgrading your knowledge and experience for an existing job, or retooling for a new career, you can find just what you're looking for at our campuses Savannah and Liberty County. Savannah Technical College is a great value and it's easily affordable. With a variety of financial assistance programs available, you can get started today. For many Georgia residents and military personnel and dependants, the HOPE Scholarship and HOPE Grant cover the cost of tuition, fees and books. Federal PELL grants, VA assistance, private scholarships and college-work study round out the options for financial aid. Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, to award the associate degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Savannah Technical College cost?
Savannah Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,644 for In-State students and $4,780 for Out-State students.
What is Savannah Technical College's ranking?
Savannah Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Savannah Technical College is South University-Savannah (1.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South University-Savannah
Private for-profit
709 Mall Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 201-8000
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 201-8000
1.8 miles
Enrollment: 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Private-state tuition: $16,360 Minority enrollment: 57%
1 University Boulevard
Bluffton, SC 29909
(843) 208-8000
Bluffton, SC 29909
(843) 208-8000
20.3 miles
Enrollment: 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 73% In-state tuition: $21,360 Out-state tuition: $32,406 Minority enrollment: 41%
921 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29901
(800) 768-8252
Beaufort, SC 29901
(800) 768-8252
37.0 miles
Enrollment: 2,461 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $4,660 Out-state tuition: $8,812 Minority enrollment: 56%
Ogeechee Technical College
Public
One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 681-5500
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 681-5500
48.0 miles
Enrollment: 2,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $2,812 Out-state tuition: $4,948 Minority enrollment: 49%
College of Coastal Georgia
Public
One College Drive
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 279-5700
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 279-5700
62.4 miles
Enrollment: 3,468 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Acceptance rate: 98% In-state tuition: $4,510 Out-state tuition: $12,566 Minority enrollment: 40%
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