- 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 5,396 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 5,396 students
- In-state tuition: $2,644
- Out-state tuition: $4,780
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- 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 318 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Savannah 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
318 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Savannah Technical College has grown by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Savannah Technical College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,396 students
2,604 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,629 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
3,767 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
539 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,629 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,767 students
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
53%
35%
% White
30%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
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 $3,403. 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 $7,170. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,644
$3,403
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,780
$7,170
Tuition Notes
$107 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,500
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$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) , 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
Students
South University-Savannah
Private for-profit
709 Mall Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 201-8000
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 201-8000
1.8 miles
| 1,240 students
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Bluffton, SC 29909
(843) 208-8000
Bluffton, SC 29909
(843) 208-8000
20.3 miles
| 2,531 students
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Beaufort, SC 29901
(800) 768-8252
Beaufort, SC 29901
(800) 768-8252
37.0 miles
| 3,151 students
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Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 681-5500
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 681-5500
48.0 miles
| 3,069 students
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Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 279-5700
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 279-5700
62.4 miles
| 3,904 students
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