Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

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

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	52%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in Valdosta, Georgia, Wiregrass Georgia 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 Wiregrass 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.

Wiregrass 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is reported to be 33%, 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 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is 52% , 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 Wiregrass Georgia 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

$3,152

Cost of attendance at Wiregrass 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

$5,552

Cost of attendance at Wiregrass 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, 92 of freshman students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College received on average $8,427 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.

$8,427

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	57	78%	$6,528	$372,079
Other Federal Grant	66	90%	$6,564	$433,219
State Grant/Scholarships	48	66%	$2,737	$131,372
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	67	92%	$8,427	$564,591

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wiregrass 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 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students is 32.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.5%.

32.6%

African American 27.4% 17 students
white 36.4% 36 students
hispanic 33.3% 4 students

Service Offerings

Wiregrass 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

Wiregrass 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
Teacher certification

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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