Piedmont Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, Piedmont Technical College 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 Piedmont 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.

Piedmont 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 Piedmont Technical College is reported to be 28%, 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 35%.

The retention rate of students at Piedmont Technical College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Piedmont Technical College 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

$5,315

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

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South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,593

Cost of attendance at Piedmont 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.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Piedmont Technical College received on average $8,159 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.

$8,159

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	303	60%	$5,595	$1,695,434
Other Federal Grant	464	92%	$4,418	$2,049,869
State Grant/Scholarships	419	83%	$4,585	$1,921,020
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	41	8%	$859	$35,206
Total Grant & Scholarships	491	98%	$8,159	$4,006,095

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Piedmont 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 Piedmont Technical College students is 27.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.5%.

27.9%

asian 100.0% 4 students
African American 14.5% 20 students
white 31.8% 123 students
hispanic 31.1% 14 students
Mixed Race 20.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

Piedmont 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

Piedmont 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

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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