- Griffin Technical College is a public, accredited two-year postsecondary college that provides accessible, quality educational programs and services. Griffin Tech provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for initial employment; offers continuing education and training to acquire advanced levels of competency; offers a general education curriculum that encourages intellectual, personal, and social values; sponsors co-curricular activities to assist in the development of leadership traits; and facilitates public adult education programs to improve general population and workforce literacy levels.
School Highlights
Southern Crescent Technical College serves 6,185 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 6,185 students
- In-state tuition: $4,017
- Out-state tuition: $7,221
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southern Crescent Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 147 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Southern Crescent Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
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
Total Faculty
147 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Fast, Affordable, Practical
Student Body
The student population of Southern Crescent Technical College has grown by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Southern Crescent Technical College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,185 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
1,595 students
797 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
4,590 students
1,381 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,185 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,595 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,590 students
1,678 students
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
11%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
53%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
32%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
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)
57%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,017 is more than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has grown by 28% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,221 is more than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has grown by 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,017
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,221
$6,774
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,942
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
77%
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Griffin Technical College traces its roots to September of 1963 when students began attending classes in temporary quarters of the Griffin-Spalding County Area Vocational Technical School, under the supervision of the Georgia Department of Education. The first 48,000 square foot building was completed in 1966. The school was expanded in 1978 with the addition of 18,748 square feet of classroom space. In August of 1990, Griffin Tech dedicated a new facility, a 26,000 square foot office, classroom and lecture hall addition. In the spring of 1995, the new Academic Building provided 15,297 square feet of additional classroom and office space. In September 1995, seven acres were acquired from the City of Griffin, and in February 1997, an additional 7.49 acres vacated by the Georgia State Patrol Station was acquired providing an additional 7,223 square feet of classroom and office space. Griffin Tech's general education core courses are designed to allow students to develop and demonstrate their reading, writing, oral communication, and fundamental mathematical skills. Griffin Tech constantly updates the contents of its technical courses and acquires modern equipment for use in the classrooms and labs. Students are taught by instructors who strive to stay current in their field. The Academic Affairs Division offers 27 degree programs, 35 diploma programs, and 78 technical certificates of credit programs. New programs are implemented as needed and as resources become available. Our goal is to stay abreast of these needs and to offer students a wide range of occupational programs. Surveys and needs analyses are conducted periodically to validate programs in demand by our service area businesses and industries and our students. Griffin 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 Southern Crescent Technical College cost?
Southern Crescent Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,017 for In-State students and $7,221 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Southern Crescent Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Southern Crescent Technical College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.
What is Southern Crescent Technical College's ranking?
Southern Crescent Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Largest student body, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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