Southern Regional Technical College
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Tel:
(229) 225-4096
- Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public two-year technical college with the mission to provide high quality educational courses, services, and training programs through both distance and traditional delivery methods. These programs, courses, and services are provided to develop individual skills and abilities, to provide for intellectual and career development, and to meet the needs of business and industry. Achievement of this mission promotes economic growth and development and improves the quality of life for individuals and the community.
School Highlights
Southern Regional Technical College serves 4,973 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Top Rankings
Southern Regional Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 406 teachers has grown by 269% over five years.
| Southern Regional Technical College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 406 staff | 209 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public two-year technical college with the mission to provide high quality educational courses, services, and training programs through both distance and traditional delivery methods. These programs, courses, and services are provided to develop individual skills and abilities, to provide for intellectual and career development, and to meet the needs of business and industry. Achievement of this mission promotes economic growth and development and improves the quality of life for individuals and the community. Education at Southwest Georgia Technical College moves with the speed of life, and we understand that life can sometimes change suddenly. Our Adult Education Program is designed for those individuals who need assistance with basic academic skills. Flexible programs with non-traditional classroom hours are offered so that we can meet the needs of most anyone's schedule. Our services include instruction in basic skills, GED preparation and testing, COMPASS test preparation, health literacy, and the English as a Second Language program. Classes are available at no charge to adults and are conveniently held in Thomas, Grady and Mitchell Counties. The Library/Media Services Center is located in the Sewell Building. The Center's collection of books, media, and journals supports the curriculum, as well as leisure reading interests. The strength of the collection lies in the medical, business, and technical areas. Computers are available and include general applications, Internet access, reference, an online catalog, and tutorials. Southwest Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Technical Certificates of Credit.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southern Regional Technical College is Moultrie Technical College (25.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,071 students | 25.80 Mi800 Veterans Parkway North
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 891-7000 25.802,071 - Bainbridge State CollegePublic2,470 students | 34.20 Mi2500 E Shotwell St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(866) 825-1715 34.202,470 - 4,669 students | 35.00 Mi4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-2100 35.004,669 - 11,683 students | 37.20 Mi444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 201-6200 37.2011,683 - 1,328 students | 40.60 Mi4201 North Forrest Street
Valdosta, GA 31605
40.601,328
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