Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in Rome, Georgia, GNTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Georgia Northwestern Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at GNTC is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at GNTC is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at GNTC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,062

Cost of attendance at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

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Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,462

Cost of attendance at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College received on average $6,735 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,735

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	321	72%	$5,977	$1,918,764
Other Federal Grant	395	89%	$5,222	$2,062,514
State Grant/Scholarships	252	57%	$2,960	$746,012
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	417	94%	$6,735	$2,808,526

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Georgia Northwestern Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Georgia Northwestern Technical College students is 45.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.6%.

45.5%

African American 42.1% 8 students
white 46.3% 100 students
hispanic 42.0% 21 students
International Students 75.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 40.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

Georgia Northwestern Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Georgia Northwestern Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training

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