West Georgia Technical College
Tel:
(770)537-6000
School Highlights
- West Georgia Technical College serves 6,536 students (30% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
- West Georgia Technical College is the only community colleges within Haralson County, GA.
- The nearest community college to West Georgia Technical College is Georgia Highlands College (33.1 miles away).
Top Placements
West Georgia Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 272 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| West Georgia Technical College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 272 staff | 94 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,536 students | 2,588 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,954 students | 1,115 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,582 students | 1,473 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 1% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| % Black | 24% | 33% |
| % White | 70% | 48% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 9% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 15% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,500 | $29,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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- The nearest community college to West Georgia Technical College is Georgia Highlands College (33.1 miles away).
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Acworth, GA 30102
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