- Georgia Northwestern Technical College offers career transition services for those individuals who need assistance in determining their career direction and in obtaining support while enrolled in training. New Connections to Work (NCTW) is a comprehensive training and employment program that provides support services to single parents, displaced homemakers, clients from the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, and students enrolled in non-traditional training. The program operates in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Human Resources, the Georgia Department of Labor, business and industry, and other agencies.
School Highlights
Georgia Northwestern Technical College serves 6,326 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 6,326 students
- In-state tuition: $2,674
- Out-state tuition: $4,810
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 400 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
400 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Georgia Northwestern Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Georgia Northwestern Technical College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,326 students
2,146 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,520 students
763 students
# Part-Time Students
4,806 students
1,383 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
420 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,520 students
791 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,806 students
1,417 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
9%
30%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
3%
10%
% Hawaiian
70%
35%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4551%
0.4318%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2195%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,674 is less than the state average of $3,120. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,810 is less than the state average of $6,995. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,674
$3,120
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,810
$6,995
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,665
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,414
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Georgia Northwestern Technical College cost?
Georgia Northwestern Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,674 for In-State students and $4,810 for Out-State students.
What is Georgia Northwestern Technical College's ranking?
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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The nearest community college to Georgia Northwestern Technical College is Georgia Highlands College (5.3 miles away)
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