Valdosta Technical College was founded in 1963 as a joint effort of the Valdosta City and Lowndes County Boards of Education. The mission of Valdosta Technical College is to provide quality instruction enabling students to develop knowledge, skills, and good work ethics resulting in entry-level employment, career advancement, and the promotion of lifelong learning.
School Highlights
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College serves 3,567 students (21% 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 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 3,567 students
In-state tuition: $2,634
Out-state tuition: $4,770
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 345 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wiregrass 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
345 staff
209 staff
Student Body
The student population of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,567 students
2,146 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
734 students
763 students
# Part-Time Students
2,833 students
1,383 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
278 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
734 students
791 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,833 students
1,417 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
36%
30%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
1%
10%
% Hawaiian
52%
35%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.326%
0.4318%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2195%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,700
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,634 is less than the state average of $3,120. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,770 is less than the state average of $6,995. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,634
$3,120
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,770
$6,995
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,069
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,331
$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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wiregrass Georgia Technical College cost?
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,634 for In-State students and $4,770 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 3,567 students
In-state tuition: $2,634
Out-state tuition: $4,770
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
