- 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 3,451 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,451 students
- In-state tuition: $2,684
- Out-state tuition: $4,820
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 274 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North Georgia Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
274 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Georgia Technical College has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The North Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,451 students
2,604 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,037 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
2,414 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
345 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,037 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,414 students
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
176 students
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
6%
35%
% White
80%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,200
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,684 is less than the state average of $3,403. 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 $7,170. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,684
$3,403
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,820
$7,170
Tuition Notes
$107 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,558
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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