West Georgia Technical College
West Georgia Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Waco, GA. West Georgia Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of West Georgia Technical College is $3,172 for Georgia residents and $5,572 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.91% from last year at West Georgia Technical.
- Total 6,140 students have enrolled in West Georgia Technical and, of that, 2,160 students enrolled online exclusively.
- West Georgia Technical offers 126 programs and 28 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of West Georgia Technical is 33% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at West Georgia Technical College is $3,172 for Georgia residents and $5,572 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.91% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Georgia Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,052 | $5,452 |
| 2021 | $3,052 | $5,452 |
| 2022 | $3,052 | $5,452 |
| 2023 | $3,122 | $5,522 |
| 2024 | $3,172 | $5,572 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
West Georgia Technical College offers 119 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 20 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at West Georgia Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 32 | 7 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 25 | 5 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 119 | 20 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 92 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 39 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 34 |
| Business Administration and Management | 24 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 14 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 37 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 22 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 17 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 17 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 15 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 24 |
Student Population
Total 6,140 students have enrolled to West Georgia Technical College. By gender, there are 2,068 male and 4,072 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.51 to 1.
West Georgia Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,160 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 | 10 | 14 |
| Asian | 94 | 34 | 60 |
| Black or African American | 2,051 | 561 | 1,490 |
| Hispanic | 559 | 196 | 363 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| White | 3,139 | 1,165 | 1,974 |
| Two or More Races | 219 | 77 | 142 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| Total | 6,140 | 2,068 | 4,072 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at West Georgia Technical College is 33% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The average financial aid amount is $6,555 and 91% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Retention Rate | 50% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,555 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 129 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 331 |