Savannah Technical College
- 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 3,649 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 3,649 students
- In-state tuition: $2,644
- Out-state tuition: $4,780
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- 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
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 318 teachers has grown by 73% over five years.
Savannah Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
318 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Savannah Technical College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Savannah Technical College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,649 students
2,328 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,237 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
2,412 students
1,518 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
301 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,237 students
940 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,412 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
46%
31%
% White
38%
47%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1.75%
1.99%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,644 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 $4,780 is less than the state average of $7,256. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,644
$3,488
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,780
$7,256
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,500
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$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) , 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, Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Savannah Technical College is South University, Savannah (1.8 miles away)
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