West Georgia Technical College

176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
Waco, GA 30182
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

West Georgia Technical College serves 8,936 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 8,936 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,724
  • Out-state tuition: $4,860
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • 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 483 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
West Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
483 staff
209 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of West Georgia Technical College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The West Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,936 students
2,604 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
2,156 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
6,780 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
893 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,156 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,780 students
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
36%
35%
% White
49%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
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 $3,403. 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 $7,170. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,724
$3,403
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,860
$7,170
Tuition Notes
$107 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,222
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,874
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
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: 2024 (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 Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 8,936 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,724
  • Out-state tuition: $4,860
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,403 per year for in-state students and $7,170 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,419 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. 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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