Southeastern Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Southeastern Technical College is a public community college in Vidalia, Georgia, enrolling about 1,008 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,612 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,400. Student demographics in federal data include White (56.0%) and Black or African American (26.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,400
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,612 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,008 23.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 22.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,623
- Room & Board: $9,768 annual estimate
Southeastern Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southeastern Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southeastern Technical College?
Southeastern Technical College is located in Vidalia, GA (ZIP 30474).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Southeastern Technical College public or private?
Southeastern Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Southeastern Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $3,400 in-state, $5,968 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,612.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,612 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,600.
How big is Southeastern Technical College?
Total enrollment: 1,008 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,623 students.
About 24% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.50%.
First-year retention: 68.6%.
What do graduates of Southeastern Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $28,454 six years after entry; $30,329 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,750.
39.43% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southeastern Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (169 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (101 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (94 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (73 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (54 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (46 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (44 completions)
- Electrician (32 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (31 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southeastern Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.50%; median earnings $30,329 at 10 years; net price $10,612. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Technical College was $3,400.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,612
2024 Value
In 2024 Southeastern Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,612.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$42,448 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,612 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,600 4-Year In-State Tuition
$23,872 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,768 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,138 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,306 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$61,224 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southeastern Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southeastern Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southeastern Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,284 | $4,324 | $4,357 |
| 2014 | $2,774 | $4,910 | $3,973 |
| 2015 | $2,774 | $4,910 | $3,354 |
| 2016 | $2,784 | $4,920 | $3,654 |
| 2017 | $2,834 | $4,970 | $2,503 |
| 2018 | $2,863 | $4,999 | $3,529 |
| 2019 | $3,127 | $5,527 | $2,556 |
| 2020 | $3,127 | $5,527 | $3,653 |
| 2021 | $3,127 | $5,527 | $6,406 |
| 2022 | $3,127 | $5,527 | $4,942 |
| 2023 | $3,172 | $5,572 | $6,072 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southeastern Technical College reported total enrollment of about 1,008 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 25% male and 75% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.0%), Black or African American (26.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.0%). About 39.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
23.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeastern Technical College in 2024 is 1,008 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,623 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.00% 100% Completion Time
37.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.00% of students graduating from Southeastern Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 27% male / 73% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 84% male / 16% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 93% male / 7% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southeastern Technical College.
Return on Investment
$5,750 Median Student Debt
$30,329 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
614.50% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southeastern Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 169 completions
2. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 101 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 94 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 73 completions
5. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 54 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 46 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 44 completions
8. Electrician: 32 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 31 completions
Most popular programs at Southeastern Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southeastern Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeastern Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,636
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,299
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southeastern Technical College is a public institution located in Vidalia, GA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 1,008 students. Student body composition includes White (56.0%), Black or African American (26.6%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.50%. Approximately 39.43% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Vidalia, GA 30474
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.50% graduation rate at Southeastern Technical College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeastern Technical College located?
Southeastern Technical College is located in Vidalia, GA.
How much does Southeastern Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,400 and average net price is $10,612 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,768 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southeastern Technical College?
Southeastern Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,623 students, White (56.0%), Black or African American (26.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southeastern Technical College?
About 49.7% of students at Southeastern Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southeastern Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $28,454 six years after entry and $30,329 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southeastern Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,750.
Is Southeastern Technical College public or private?
Southeastern Technical College is a public institution located in Vidalia, GA.
Is Southeastern Technical College an HBCU?
No. Southeastern Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeastern Technical College a tribal college?
No. Southeastern Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southeastern Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southeastern Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.0%).
Is Southeastern Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southeastern Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Georgia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.