Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
Top Ranked (2024): 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 3,709 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,709 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,634
  • Out-state tuition: $4,770
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • 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
Completion Rates

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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
345 staff
209 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,709 students
2,400 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
722 students
882 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,987 students
1,518 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
278 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
722 students
940 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,987 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
8%
8%
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% Black
38%
31%
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% White
51%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the percentage of White community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
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Diversity Score
0.59
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
44%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,700
$29,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,634 is less than the state average of $3,753. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,770 is less than the state average of $7,419. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,634
$3,753
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,770
$7,419
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
94%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,069
$12,000
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in GA by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,331
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,709 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,634
  • Out-state tuition: $4,770
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,753 per year for in-state students and $7,419 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,341 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. 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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