West Georgia Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
West Georgia Technical College is a public community college in Waco, Georgia, serving roughly 5,163 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,457 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,410. Student demographics in federal data include White (44.9%) and Black or African American (36.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,410
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,457 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,163 32.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.39%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 69.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 34.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,698
- Room & Board: $7,493 annual estimate
West Georgia Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about West Georgia Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is West Georgia Technical College?
West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, GA (ZIP 30182).
Is West Georgia Technical College public or private?
West Georgia Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does West Georgia Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $3,410 in-state, $5,978 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,457.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,311 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,655 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,394 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,320 |
| $110,001+ | $9,102 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,640.
How big is West Georgia Technical College?
Total enrollment: 5,163 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,698 students.
About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at West Georgia Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 35.39%.
First-year retention: 57.8%.
What do graduates of West Georgia Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $32,803 six years after entry; $35,479 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,110.
41.46% of students receive Pell grants.
What is West Georgia Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (294 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (290 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (196 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (184 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (108 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (98 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (93 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (86 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (80 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (60 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is West Georgia Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.39%; median earnings $35,479 at 10 years; net price $2,457. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,410
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Georgia Technical College was $3,410.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,457
2024 Value
In 2024 West Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,457.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,828 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,457 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,640 4-Year In-State Tuition
$23,912 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,493 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$954 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,857 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$47,428 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for West Georgia Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.26% 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 West Georgia 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 West Georgia 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 | $2,628 | $4,668 | $4,313 |
| 2014 | $2,724 | $4,860 | $4,534 |
| 2015 | $2,724 | $4,860 | $3,804 |
| 2016 | $2,764 | $4,900 | $4,010 |
| 2017 | $2,838 | $4,974 | $3,607 |
| 2018 | $2,838 | $4,974 | $3,187 |
| 2019 | $3,052 | $5,452 | $1,665 |
| 2020 | $3,052 | $5,452 | $1,731 |
| 2021 | $3,052 | $5,452 | $2,127 |
| 2022 | $3,122 | $5,522 | $1,208 |
| 2023 | $3,122 | $5,522 | $2,050 |
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
West Georgia Technical College reported total enrollment of about 5,163 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.9%), Black or African American (36.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.0%). About 41.46% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
32.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at West Georgia Technical College in 2024 is 5,163 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,698 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.8%
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 44.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.32% 100% Completion Time
35.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.32% of students graduating from West Georgia Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 88% male / 12% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 23% male / 77% 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 West Georgia Technical College.
Return on Investment
$11,110 Median Student Debt
$35,479 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3509.99% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for West Georgia Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 63 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 294 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 290 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 196 completions
4. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 184 completions
5. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 108 completions
6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 98 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 93 completions
8. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 86 completions
9. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 80 completions
Most popular programs at West Georgia Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for West Georgia Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for West Georgia Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,515
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,448
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
West Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Waco, GA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. Enrollment is approximately 5,163 students. Student body composition includes White (44.9%), Black or African American (36.2%), Hispanic or Latino (12.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 35.39%. Approximately 41.46% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Waco, GA 30182
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.39% graduation rate at West Georgia 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.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 63 distinct degree programs, West Georgia Technical College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Georgia Technical College located?
West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, GA.
How much does West Georgia Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,410 and average net price is $2,457 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,493 annually.
What is the student body demographics at West Georgia Technical College?
West Georgia Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,698 students, White (44.9%), Black or African American (36.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend West Georgia Technical College?
About 47.6% of students at West Georgia Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of West Georgia Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $32,803 six years after entry and $35,479 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at West Georgia Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 35.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do West Georgia Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,110.
Is West Georgia Technical College public or private?
West Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Waco, GA.
Is West Georgia Technical College an HBCU?
No. West Georgia Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is West Georgia Technical College a tribal college?
No. West Georgia Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is West Georgia Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, West Georgia Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.0%).
Is West Georgia Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for West Georgia 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.