School Highlights
West Georgia Technical College serves 6,940 students (29% 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 6,940 students
- In-state tuition: $2,724
- Out-state tuition: $4,860
- Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
West Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 221 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
West Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
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
Total Faculty
221 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of West Georgia Technical College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The West Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,940 students
2,178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
2,020 students
797 students
# Part-Time Students
4,920 students
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
418 students
247 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,020 students
855 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,920 students
1,635 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
34%
35%
% White
48%
38%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,500
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,724 is less than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,860 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,724
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,860
$6,774
Tuition Notes
$107 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,222
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,874
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Georgia Technical College cost?
West Georgia Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,724 for In-State students and $4,860 for Out-State students.
What is West Georgia Technical College's ranking?
West Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Largest student body.
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