North Georgia Technical College

1500 Georgia Hwy 197 N
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Top Ranked (2024-25): 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 2,660 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 90%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,660 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,684
  • Out-state tuition: $4,820
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

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
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
274 staff
209 staff
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Student Body

The student population of North Georgia Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The North Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,660 students
2,146 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
817 students
763 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,843 students
1,383 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
187 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
817 students
791 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,843 students
1,417 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
176 students
654 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
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% Asian
6%
30%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
7%
13%
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% White
2%
10%
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% Hawaiian
83%
35%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
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Diversity Score
0.30
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3916%
0.4318%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2195%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,200
$29,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,684 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 $4,820 is less than the state average of $6,995. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,684
$3,120
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,820
$6,995
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
93%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,558
$12,139
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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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 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 Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,660 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,684
  • Out-state tuition: $4,820
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,120 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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