- Williamsburg Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education system, is a public, two year, associate degree, diploma and certificate granting institution with an average semester enrollment of approximately 625 students serving the county of Williamsburg, South Carolina. The mission of Williamsburg Technical College is to offer quality, affordable and accessible educational opportunities and experiences that enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals and to encourage economic development in Williamsburg County.
School Highlights
Williamsburg Technical College serves 668 students (14% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 668 students
- In-state tuition: $3,876
- Out-state tuition: $7,260
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Williamsburg Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Williamsburg Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
30 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Williamsburg Technical College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Williamsburg Technical College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
668 students
1,870 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
94 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
574 students
1,209 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
668 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
94 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
574 students
1,282 students
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
71%
29%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
27%
52%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,400
$28,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,876 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,260 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,876
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,260
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
95%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Williamsburg Technical College opened its doors to students during late 1969, representing a new concept in comprehensive education coupled with various supportive services. For the first time in South Carolina, and most particularly Williamsburg County, all the following capabilities and services were available in one concentrated area: technical education, adult education, vocational education for high school students, continuing education for personal enrichment, and the offices of the state Job Service and Vocational Rehabilitation. Williamsburg Technical College is located in Kingstree, South Carolina. Located on 41 acres of land on Highway 377, Williamsburg Technical College is housed in six buildings: an administrative/learning building which contains classrooms, computer laboratories, an industrial laboratory, a physical science laboratory, an auditorium, a student lounge and administrative offices; a technology vocational building containing offices, technical laboratories and classrooms; a learning resources building which houses the Learning Resources Center, classrooms and offices of the Student Services Division; two special activities buildings, one housing temporary office space for welfare–to–work services and the other a greenhouse; and a Special Training Center/Storage Depot. The college offers, to residents of Williamsburg County with varying academic skill levels, the opportunity for postsecondary vocational, technical, and occupational programs leading directly to employment or maintenance of employment in any of the county's manufacturing firms, specializing in textiles, plastics, or metal fabrication. Additionally, Williamsburg Technical College offers postsecondary vocational programs leading directly to employment or maintenance of employment in many of the county's service industries to include cosmetology, nursing, and automotive repair. Associate degree programs are also offered which enable students to gain access through transfer to other postsecondary education. Williamsburg Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Williamsburg Technical College cost?
Williamsburg Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,876 for In-State students and $7,260 for Out-State students.
What is Williamsburg Technical College's ranking?
Williamsburg Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Williamsburg Technical College is Central Carolina Technical College (38.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
506 N Guignard Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 778-1961
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 778-1961
38.3 miles
Enrollment: 2,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
200 Miller Rd
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8727
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8727
38.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,845 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Acceptance rate: 74% In-state tuition: $6,686 Out-state tuition: $16,130 Minority enrollment: 43%
2715 W. Lucas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-8324
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-8324
42.2 miles
Enrollment: 3,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $4,198 Out-state tuition: $6,022 Minority enrollment: 61%
2050 Highway 501 East
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-3186
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-3186
47.6 miles
Enrollment: 7,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 In-state tuition: $4,768 Out-state tuition: $6,294 Minority enrollment: 37%
Miller-Motte College-Conway
Private for-profit
2451 Highway 501 East
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 591-1100
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 591-1100
48.1 miles
Enrollment: 3 students Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 70%
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