Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
Top-Ranked (2026-27): 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 4,466 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 4,466 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,634
  • Out-state tuition: $4,770
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • 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
Affordability

School Overview

The teacher population of 145 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1963
Total Faculty
145 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
'Less Time, More Pay. It’s the Technical Way!'

Student Body

The student population of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grown by 20% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,466 students
2,178 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
1,035 students
797 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
3,431 students
1,381 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,466 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,035 students
855 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,431 students
1,678 students
% Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
11%
11%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
43%
35%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
42%
38%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,700
$29,100

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $2,634 is less than the state average of $3,059. 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 $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,634
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,770
$6,774

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$2,069
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,331
$5,500

Sports

School Mascot
Max The Fox
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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 and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 4,466 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,634
  • Out-state tuition: $4,770
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,059 per year for in-state students and $6,774 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,088 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 73%. 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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