Heart of Georgia Technical College

560 Pinehill Rd
Dublin, GA 31021
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • The mission of Heart of Georgia Technical College is to contribute to economic and workforce development through guaranteed technical and adult education and the services necessary for individuals to achieve their goals. The vision statement was modified as a result of the planning process. The vision statement is as follows Heart of Georgia Technical College will be the benchmark institution for all others in our system. Heart of Georgia Technical College will enrich lives, provide seamless workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities, and recruit potential graduates for successful employment through the use of leading edge technology and unparalleled excellence in support services rendered. At the heart of a great college is what goes on between its students and faculty-the learning experience. Our faculty are supported by a staff of professional advisors, specialists and others who assist and support the teaching and learning environment. The programs of study at Heart of Georgia Technical College are divided into categories. Each category may include degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit according to the specific occupational programs being offered. We've designed our programs with the student's needs in mind. More classes are being offered online and at night to work around the student's busy schedule.

School Highlights

Heart of Georgia Technical College serves 1,851 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 90%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,851 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,280
  • Out-state tuition: $4,305
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Heart of Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Heart of Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
94 staff
209 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Heart of Georgia Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Heart of Georgia Technical College diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,851 students
2,146 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
827 students
763 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,024 students
1,383 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,851 students
791 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,417 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
30%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
n/a
13%
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% White
n/a
10%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
35%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
5%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
39%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2195%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,100
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,280 is less than the state average of $3,120. The in-state tuition has grown by 47% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,305 is less than the state average of $6,995. The out-state tuition has grown by 51% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,280
$3,120
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,305
$6,995
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
92%
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Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$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 Heart of Georgia Technical College cost?
Heart of Georgia Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,280 for In-State students and $4,305 for Out-State students.
What is Heart of Georgia Technical College's ranking?
Heart of Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,851 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,280
  • Out-state tuition: $4,305
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,120 per year for in-state students and $6,995 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,267 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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