Southeastern Technical College

3001 E First St
Vidalia, GA 30474
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  • Southeastern Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides an innovative, educational environment for student learning through associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs; adult and continuing education; and customized training and services focused on building a well-educated, globally competitive workforce for Southeastern Georgia. Southeastern Technical College will be recognized as an educational leader in Southeastern Georgia. The College will deliver quality, student-centered, and accessible postsecondary education and training. The College will empower students for success, cultivating innovative and economically thriving communities and enterprises.

School Highlights

Southeastern Technical College serves 1,817 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Top Placements

Southeastern Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southeastern Technical College(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty86 staff94 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Southeastern Technical College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Southeastern Technical College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,817 students2,712 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio21:130:1
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# Full-Time Students378 students1,008 students
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# Part-Time Students1,439 students1,704 students
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% Hispanic
8%
7%
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% Black
25%
35%
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% White
65%
42%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.510.69
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College Completion Rate
41%
37%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$24,200$29,600
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,774 is less than the state average of $4,048. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,910 is less than the state average of $7,714. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,774$4,048
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,910$7,714
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$5,792$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,500$5,625
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Southeastern Technical College is Swainsboro Technical College (27.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Swainsboro Technical College
    Public
    699 students | 27.10 Mi346 Kite Rd
    Swainsboro,  GA  30401
    (478) 289-2200     27.10699
  • East Georgia State College
    East Georgia State College Photo - Graduation
    Public
    2,942 students | 27.30 Mi131 College Cir
    Swainsboro,  GA  30401
    (478) 289-2000     27.302,942
  • Ogeechee Technical College
    Public
    2,014 students | 37.30 MiOne Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd
    Statesboro,  GA  30458
    (912) 681-5500     37.302,014
  • Heart of Georgia Technical College
    Public
    1,851 students | 39.00 Mi560 Pinehill Rd
    Dublin,  GA  31021
    (478) 275-6589     39.001,851
  • Middle Georgia College-Eastman
    Public
    n/a students | 44.50 Mi71 Airport Rd
    Eastman,  GA  31023
    44.50n/a
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  • Students: 1,817 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,774
  • Out-state tuition: $4,910
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
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For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,048 per year for in-state students and $7,714 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,609 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Gwinnett Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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