North Georgia Technical College

1500 Georgia Hwy 197 N
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • North Georgia Technical College is a public, residential, multi-campus, two-year technical college whose mission is to provide quality technical education, adult education, continuing education, and business and industry training to individuals who can benefit from these programs and services. These efforts improve the quality of life of individuals by preparing them to succeed as literate and technically competent members of the workforce and by promoting the economic growth and development of the Northeast Georgia region. The college offers both traditional and distance learning courses that lead to the certificate, the diploma, and the associate degree. The college encourages the development of the whole individual in a learning-centered environment while maintaining measures of cost effectiveness and fiscal soundness in program planning, implementation, and services. Instruction in work ethics is emphasized, and lifelong learning is promoted. A highly competent, professional faculty and staff are customer focused and dedicated to providing high quality, accessible education and training through continuous improvement efforts.

School Highlights

North Georgia Technical College serves 2,599 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,599 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,684
  • Out-state tuition: $4,820
  • Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 108 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
North Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/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
108 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Student Body

The student population of North Georgia Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The North Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,599 students
2,178 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
791 students
797 students

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# Part-Time Students
1,808 students
1,381 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,599 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
791 students
855 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,808 students
1,678 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
176 students
654 students

Showing 2008–2021. View full 15-year historical data

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%

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% Hispanic
11%
11%

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% Black
6%
35%

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% White
78%
38%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.71

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$38,478
$39,345

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $2,684 is less than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,820 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,684
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,820
$6,774

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,558
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does North Georgia Technical College cost?
North Georgia Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,684 for In-State students and $4,820 for Out-State students.
What is North Georgia Technical College's ranking?
North Georgia Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,599 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,684
  • Out-state tuition: $4,820
  • Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Emory University-Oxford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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