Waycross College

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  • South Georgia State College (SGSC) was created by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on January 8, 2013, from the consolidation of Waycross College and South Georgia College in Douglas. The College, is a student-centered institution of higher education committed to instructional excellence. The college provides accessible, affordable, high quality educational opportunities for all southeast Georgians in a diverse and dynamic campus environment through a comprehensive range of programs and services.

School Highlights

Waycross College serves 833 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Waycross College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
44 staff
209 staff
This chart display total faculty of Waycross College and community college average number of faculty in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Waycross College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Waycross College diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
833 students
2,400 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
389 students
882 students
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# Part-Time Students
444 students
1,518 students
This chart display the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Waycross College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Waycross College.
This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of GA.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
833 students
940 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Waycross College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
444 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Waycross College and the percentage of Asian community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Waycross College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
% Black
20%
31%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Waycross College and the percentage of Black community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
77%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Waycross College and the percentage of White community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Waycross College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Waycross College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waycross College.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in GA.
Diversity Score
0.37
0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Waycross College and the community college average diversity score of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
31%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Waycross College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of GA by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$29,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Waycross College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of GA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
94%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Waycross College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in GA by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,950
$9,775
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Waycross College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in GA by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,250
$4,490
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Waycross College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in GA by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
72%
This chart display the percent admitted of Waycross College and the community college average percent admitted of GA by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The College, a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia, exists to provide programs of higher education for citizens of the immediate and surrounding communities. The College's philosophy is to provide opportunities for those who need special preparation for regular college-level courses, while giving well-prepared students immediate access to transfer courses that can be applied toward advanced study appropriate to their academic goals. Waycross College is located on South Georgia Parkway at Augusta Avenue in Ware County, Georgia, within the city limits of Waycross. The campus is located on a tract of approximately 150 acres of beautifully wooded land which includes two small lakes, a parcourse, and an attractive, convenient area to be developed for recreational use, including an outdoor amphitheater and an outdoor classroom area. The campus abounds with flora native to Southeast Georgia, including an abundance of wild flowers, palmetto palms, slash pines, and other attractive plants and trees. Our newest addition to the College campus is the James M. Dye Student Services Building which houses the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Records, Student Services, the Bookstore, the Swamp Fox Cafe, the Game Room and the President's Dining Room. The College attempts to provide a wide range of enjoyable and satisfying experiences calculated to contribute to one's intellectual objectives and personal interests and aptitudes. Concerts, recitals, special lectures, independent study, meaningful physical activities, club activities, social events, cultural exhibits, and intercollegiate athletics are provided on a regular basis. The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts Degree, the Associate of Science Degree, and the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Waycross College has been approved to offer College Athletics. The first sport will be men's basketball which will begin in the Fall of 2009. The second sport will be Women's Fast Pitch Softball which will begin in the Spring of 2010 followed by Women's basketball in the 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Waycross College?
The acceptance rate of Waycross College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,753 per year for in-state students and $7,419 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,341 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. 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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