Southeastern Technical College

3001 E First St
Vidalia, GA 30474
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • 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 1,903 students (14% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,903 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,774
  • Out-state tuition: $4,910
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 45%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southeastern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Southeastern Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
Year Founded
1968
Total Faculty
83 staff
88 staff

Student Body

The student population of Southeastern Technical College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Southeastern Technical College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,903 students
2,178 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
268 students
797 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
1,635 students
1,381 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,903 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
268 students
855 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,635 students
1,678 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
27%
35%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
55%
38%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,200
$29,100

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $2,774 is less than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,910 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,774
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,910
$6,774

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$5,951
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,291
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southeastern Technical College cost?
Southeastern Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,774 for In-State students and $4,910 for Out-State students.
What is Southeastern Technical College's ranking?
Southeastern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,903 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,774
  • Out-state tuition: $4,910
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 45%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,059 per year for in-state students and $6,774 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,088 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 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Emory University-Oxford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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