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Greenville Technical College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
On-time graduation rate 14%

Located in Greenville, South Carolina, GTC-Spartanburg 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 Greenville 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.

Greenville 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, GTC-Spartanburg emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at GTC-Spartanburg is reported to be 14%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,186

Cost of attendance at Greenville Technical College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average $11,805
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,410

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average $26,143
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Greenville Technical College received on average $5,980 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.

$5,980
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 609 50% $4,700 $2,862,199
Other Federal Grant 1,012 82% $3,615 $3,658,189
State Grant/Scholarships 877 71% $3,493 $3,063,102
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 21 2% $1,164 $24,452
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,128 92% $5,980 $6,745,743

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Greenville Technical College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Greenville Technical College students is 13.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 10.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.5%.

13.5%

  • asian 9.5% 2 students
  • African American 4.7% 20 students
  • white 17.9% 150 students
  • unknown 7.6% 4 students
  • hispanic 16.8% 23 students
  • Mixed Race 13.0% 7 students

Service Offerings

Greenville Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Greenville Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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