Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Valdosta Technical College was founded in 1963 as a joint effort of the Valdosta City and Lowndes County Boards of Education. The mission of Valdosta Technical College is to provide quality instruction enabling students to develop knowledge, skills, and good work ethics resulting in entry-level employment, career advancement, and the promotion of lifelong learning.

School Highlights

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College serves 6,030 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 6,030 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,634
  • Out-state tuition: $4,770
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 345 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High 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
345 staff
209 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,030 students
2,604 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,047 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
4,983 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
603 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,047 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,983 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
10%
10%
% Black
42%
35%
% White
44%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
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)
43%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,700
$29,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,634 is less than the state average of $3,403. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,770 is less than the state average of $7,170. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,634
$3,403
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,770
$7,170
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,069
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,331
$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

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Max The Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wiregrass Georgia Technical College cost?
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,634 for In-State students and $4,770 for Out-State students.
What schools are Wiregrass Georgia Technical College often compared to?
Wiregrass Georgia Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like West Georgia Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's ranking?
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 6,030 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,634
  • Out-state tuition: $4,770
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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