Southeastern Technical College

3001 E First St
Vidalia, GA 30474
Top-Ranked (2026): 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 2,446 students (14% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,446 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,774
  • Out-state tuition: $4,910
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 173 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southeastern Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High 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
173 staff
209 staff

Student Body

The student population of Southeastern Technical College has grown by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Southeastern Technical College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,446 students
2,604 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
348 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
2,098 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
244 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
348 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,098 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
12%
10%
% Black
25%
35%
% White
57%
39%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,200
$29,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,774 is less than the state average of $3,403. 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 $7,170. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,774
$3,403
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,910
$7,170
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,951
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,291
$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)

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.

School Calendar

View the Southeastern Technical College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

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Date
Last Day to Use Financial Aid in the Bookstore
January 22, 2026 (Thursday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,446 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,774
  • Out-state tuition: $4,910
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,403 per year for in-state students and $7,170 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,419 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 72%. 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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