West Georgia Technical College: Review & Facts

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West Georgia Technical College is a medium two-year, public school with 6,140 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1968 and is the only school located in Waco, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

At West Georgia Technical College you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
47
WGTC follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 47 majors. The most popular concentrations are Industrial Technologies, Cosmetology, Management, Medical, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

West Georgia Technical College student retention rate is low at 50% (way below Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
50%
Bad
The graduation rate at WGTC is very low - 22%.

Student to faculty ratio at West Georgia Technical College is reasonably decent, 19:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very low - about $4,800 a year. The additional fees at WGTC beyond tuition are approximately $800, which comes to $5,600 per year.

Read the details about West Georgia Technical College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at West Georgia Technical College is $25.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to WGTC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (678) 821-3800 or check West Georgia Technical College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
West Georgia Technical College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at West Georgia Technical College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At the present moment, there is no on-campus housing at West Georgia Technical College.

Based on the college crime numbers, WGTC seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

West Georgia Technical College Location and Address

Postal Address:
West Georgia Technical College
176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
Waco, Georgia
30182, USA
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