School Highlights
Northwestern Technical College serves 2,328 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,328 students
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northwestern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Northwestern Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwestern Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Northwestern Technical College diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,328 students
2,242 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
882 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,116 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,891 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
10%
% Black
n/a
35%
% White
n/a
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
7%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4279%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2368%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
93%
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)
School Notes
- Northwestern Technical College is a higher education institution of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education and the primary provider of accessible, high quality educational opportunities in Northwest Georgia. It is an integral component of a seamless educational system offering programs of study that result in the student's achievement of career and personal goals. Northwestern provides educational experiences that produce graduates noted for their excellence as employees and as lifelong learners. Northwestern Technical College was founded by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly in 1964. The original facility, now the 100 building on the main campus, first housed classes in the fall of 1966. Then known as the Walker County Area Vocational-Technical School, it offered diplomas in eight programs of instruction to 150 students.In the year 2000, there was another name change, this time to Northwestern Technical College. This name is intended to show not only the service area of the college, but also the growing academic opportunities available to its students. Northwestern now offers 18 degree options, along with 24 diplomas and 38 certificates of credit, to over 2,500 students. The Northwestern Technical College Foundation was established in 1988 to encourage private contributions in order to build and maintain outstanding academic and support programs at the college. Donations to the NTC Foundation support areas of institutional need including scholarships to deserving students, equipment purchases, materials for the library, and staff development. Northwestern Technical College is accredited by Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree in Nursing, the Associate of Applied Technology Degree, the Diploma, and the Technical Certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwestern Technical College's ranking?
Northwestern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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(706) 272-4436
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