Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
Top-Ranked (2026): 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 (2026)

  • 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:

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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
Total Faculty
145 staff
88 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has declined by 19% 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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,466 students
2,178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
1,035 students
797 students
# Part-Time Students
3,431 students
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
278 students
247 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,035 students
855 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,431 students
1,635 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
43%
35%
% White
42%
38%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,700
$28,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,069
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,331
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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 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 (2026)

  • 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 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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