West Georgia Technical College
School Highlights
West Georgia Technical College serves 7,074 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as 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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 7,074 students
- In-state tuition: $2,724
- Out-state tuition: $4,860
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- 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 grown by 78% over five years.
West Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more 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 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The West Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,074 students
2,470 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,739 students
929 students
# Part-Time Students
5,335 students
1,541 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
506 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
31%
33%
% White
57%
44%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
College Completion Rate
34%
40%
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 $4,028. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,860 is less than the state average of $7,597. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,724
$4,028
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,860
$7,597
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,600
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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