West Georgia Technical College (WGTC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	51%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Waco, Georgia, WGTC 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 West Georgia 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.

West Georgia 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 WGTC is reported to be 32%, 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 WGTC is 51% , 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 WGTC 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

$3,052

Cost of attendance at West Georgia 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

$5,452

Cost of attendance at West Georgia 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, 93 of freshman students at West Georgia Technical College received on average $6,449 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.

$6,449

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	187	56%	$7,967	$1,489,802
Other Federal Grant	282	85%	$5,562	$1,568,502
State Grant/Scholarships	167	50%	$2,541	$424,324
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1	0%	$45	$45
Total Grant & Scholarships	309	93%	$6,449	$1,992,871

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Georgia 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 West Georgia Technical College students is 31.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.7%.

31.6%

African American 20.6% 30 students
white 37.9% 107 students
hispanic 37.0% 17 students
Mixed Race 16.7% 3 students

Service Offerings

West Georgia 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

West Georgia 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
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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

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