West Georgia Technical College

176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
Waco, GA 30182
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

West Georgia Technical College serves 6,940 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 6,940 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,724
  • Out-state tuition: $4,860
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 221 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
West Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
221 staff
88 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
11
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of West Georgia Technical College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The West Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,940 students
2,178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
2,020 students
797 students
# Part-Time Students
4,920 students
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
418 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,020 students
855 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
77 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,920 students
1,635 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
34%
35%
% White
48%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,500
$29,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,724 is less than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,860 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,724
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,860
$6,774
Tuition Notes
$107 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,222
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,874
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
SAT Reading
n/a
467
SAT Math
n/a
452
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
9
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Georgia Technical College cost?
West Georgia Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,724 for In-State students and $4,860 for Out-State students.
What is West Georgia Technical College's ranking?
West Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 6,940 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,724
  • Out-state tuition: $4,860
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • 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 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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