Williamsburg Technical College

  • Williamsburg Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education system, is a public, two year, associate degree, diploma and certificate granting institution with an average semester enrollment of approximately 625 students serving the county of Williamsburg, South Carolina. The mission of Williamsburg Technical College is to offer quality, affordable and accessible educational opportunities and experiences that enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals and to encourage economic development in Williamsburg County.

School Highlights

Williamsburg Technical College serves 530 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,876
  • Out-state tuition: $7,260
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Williamsburg Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
78 staff
177 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Williamsburg Technical College has declined by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Williamsburg Technical College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
530 students
1,619 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
102 students
514 students
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# Part-Time Students
428 students
1,105 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Williamsburg Technical College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
491 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
102 students
514 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
428 students
1,105 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
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% Asian
64%
28%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
3%
4%
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% Hawaiian
30%
56%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Williamsburg Technical College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1961%
0.2629%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2967%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,400
$28,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,876 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,260 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,876
$5,692
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,260
$10,568
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Williamsburg Technical College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
93%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Williamsburg Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Williamsburg Technical College opened its doors to students during late 1969, representing a new concept in comprehensive education coupled with various supportive services. For the first time in South Carolina, and most particularly Williamsburg County, all the following capabilities and services were available in one concentrated area: technical education, adult education, vocational education for high school students, continuing education for personal enrichment, and the offices of the state Job Service and Vocational Rehabilitation. Williamsburg Technical College is located in Kingstree, South Carolina. Located on 41 acres of land on Highway 377, Williamsburg Technical College is housed in six buildings: an administrative/learning building which contains classrooms, computer laboratories, an industrial laboratory, a physical science laboratory, an auditorium, a student lounge and administrative offices; a technology vocational building containing offices, technical laboratories and classrooms; a learning resources building which houses the Learning Resources Center, classrooms and offices of the Student Services Division; two special activities buildings, one housing temporary office space for welfare–to–work services and the other a greenhouse; and a Special Training Center/Storage Depot. The college offers, to residents of Williamsburg County with varying academic skill levels, the opportunity for postsecondary vocational, technical, and occupational programs leading directly to employment or maintenance of employment in any of the county's manufacturing firms, specializing in textiles, plastics, or metal fabrication. Additionally, Williamsburg Technical College offers postsecondary vocational programs leading directly to employment or maintenance of employment in many of the county's service industries to include cosmetology, nursing, and automotive repair. Associate degree programs are also offered which enable students to gain access through transfer to other postsecondary education. Williamsburg Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Williamsburg Technical College cost?
Williamsburg Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,876 for In-State students and $7,260 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,876
  • Out-state tuition: $7,260
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,692 per year for in-state students and $10,568 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

South Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in South Carolina is Florence-Darlington Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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