Forsyth Technical Community College

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

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	31%

Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Forsyth Tech 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 Forsyth Technical Community 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.

Forsyth Technical Community 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 11-to-1, Forsyth Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Forsyth Tech is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Forsyth Tech is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Forsyth Tech 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

$2,152

Cost of attendance at Forsyth Technical Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,168

Cost of attendance at Forsyth Technical Community 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.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at Forsyth Technical Community College received on average $4,636 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.

$4,636

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	310	52%	$4,897	$1,518,085
Other Federal Grant	410	68%	$3,982	$1,632,785
State Grant/Scholarships	93	16%	$2,044	$190,134
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	54	9%	$3,242	$175,081
Total Grant & Scholarships	431	72%	$4,636	$1,998,000

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Forsyth Technical Community 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 Forsyth Technical Community College students is 31.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.3%.

31.0%

asian 53.8% 7 students
African American 15.0% 21 students
white 33.2% 136 students
unknown 26.3% 5 students
hispanic 38.7% 53 students
International Students 41.7% 5 students
Mixed Race 30.8% 8 students

Service Offerings

Forsyth Technical Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Forsyth Technical Community 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
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

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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