Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
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Tel: (229) 333-2100
www.wiregrass.edu
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  • 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 4,773 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Top Rankings

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 169 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty169 staff94 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grown by 31% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment4,773 students2,712 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio28:130:1
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# Full-Time Students946 students1,008 students
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# Part-Time Students3,827 students1,704 students
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
7%
7%
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% Black
32%
35%
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% White
58%
42%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.560.69
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College Completion Rate
39%
37%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$24,700$29,600
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,634 is less than the state average of $4,048. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,770 is less than the state average of $7,714. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,634$4,048
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,770$7,714
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid92%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$2,069$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$1,979$5,625
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is Georgia Military College-Valdosta Campus (5.7 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 4,773 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,634
  • Out-state tuition: $4,770
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
Did You Know?
For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,048 per year for in-state students and $7,714 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,609 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 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Gwinnett Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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