West Georgia Technical College
West Georgia Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Waco, GA. It offers 119 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1998 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 6,140 students attended West Georgia Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 129 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 243 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 331 (full-time) and 289 (part-time).
The graduation rate of West Georgia Technical College is 33% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 50% at the school.
| Student Population | 6,140 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 33% |
| Number of Faculty | 372 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of West Georgia Technical College is $5,572
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
91% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,555 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,572 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,555 |
Offered Certificate Programs
West Georgia Technical College offers 87 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 2,136 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 54 | 8 | 1,800 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 25 | 5 | 280 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 8 | 0 | 56 |
| Total | 87 | 13 | 2,136 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at West Georgia Technical College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 2,136 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 1,800 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 280 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 56 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 0 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 3 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 1 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 49 completers |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 1 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 24 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 4 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 20 |
| Total | 56 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 6,140 students have enrolled into West Georgia Technical College. By gender, 2,068 male and 4,072 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,139 White (51.12%), 2,051 Black/African American (33.40%), 559 Hispanic (9.10%), 94 Asian (1.53%), and 847 students with other races. 8 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,140 | 2,068 | 4,072 |
| American Indian/Native American | 24 | 10 | 14 |
| Asian | 94 | 34 | 60 |
| Black/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 More | 219 | 77 | 142 |
| Un-Known | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| Non-resident Alien | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Directory Information
- 176 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA
- 678-821-3800
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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