Forsyth Technical Community College Tuition & Completion

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Forsyth Technical Community College is a public community college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving roughly 7,113 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,200 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,276. Student demographics in federal data include White (37.9%) and Black or African American (26.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,276
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,200 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,113 34.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.20%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 44.5%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,291
  • Room & Board: $11,266 annual estimate

Forsyth Technical Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Forsyth Technical Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Forsyth Technical Community College?

Forsyth Technical Community College is located in Winston-Salem, NC (ZIP 27103-5197).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Forsyth Technical Community College public or private?

Forsyth Technical Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Forsyth Technical Community College cost?

Published tuition: $2,276 in-state, $6,884 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $7,200.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$6,292
$30,001–$48,000$6,955
$48,001–$75,000$7,827
$75,001–$110,000$10,834
$110,001+$12,993

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,104.

How big is Forsyth Technical Community College?

Total enrollment: 7,113 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 12,291 students.

About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Forsyth Technical Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 34.20%.

First-year retention: 73.2%.

What do graduates of Forsyth Technical Community College earn?

Median earnings: $30,285 six years after entry; $34,139 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,000.

39.35% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Forsyth Technical Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Forsyth Technical Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.20%; median earnings $34,139 at 10 years; net price $7,200. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$2,276
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Forsyth Technical Community College was $2,276.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,200
2024 Value

In 2024 Forsyth Technical Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,200.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$28,800 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,200 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$9,104 4-Year In-State Tuition

$27,536 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$11,266 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$15,242 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$60,968 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Forsyth Technical Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17.22% 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 Forsyth Technical Community 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 Forsyth Technical Community 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$1,962$6,546$6,085
2014$2,056$6,688$4,386
2015$2,025$6,631$3,287
2016$2,056$6,838$5,290
2017$2,143$6,751$6,675
2018$2,199$7,215$4,980
2019$2,004$6,612$4,097
2020$2,152$7,168$5,388
2021$2,152$7,168$5,631
2022$2,152$7,168$5,735
2023$2,256$6,864$6,342

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

Forsyth Technical Community College reported total enrollment of about 7,113 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (37.9%), Black or African American (26.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%). About 39.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Forsyth Technical Community College in 2024 is 7,113 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,291 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

73.2%
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 37.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

22.72% 100% Completion Time

34.20% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22.72% of students graduating from Forsyth Technical Community 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/Liberal Studies: 34% male / 66% female
  • Information Technology: 67% male / 33% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% 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 Forsyth Technical Community College.

Return on Investment

$10,000 Median Student Debt

$34,139 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

29.29% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1085.38% Return on Investment

2.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Forsyth Technical Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 59 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 489 completions

2. Information Technology: 207 completions

3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 146 completions

4. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 134 completions

5. Business Administration and Management, General: 100 completions

6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 85 completions

7. Welding Technology/Welder: 79 completions

8. Medical Office Management/Administration: 74 completions

9. Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other: 71 completions

Most popular programs at Forsyth Technical Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Forsyth Technical Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Forsyth Technical Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,661
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,615

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Forsyth Technical Community College is a public institution located in Winston-Salem, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Information Technology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 7,113 students. Student body composition includes White (37.9%), Black or African American (26.5%), Hispanic or Latino (21.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.20%. Approximately 39.35% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Winston-Salem, NC 27103-5197

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.20% graduation rate at Forsyth Technical Community 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 59 distinct degree programs, Forsyth Technical Community 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 Forsyth Technical Community College located?

Forsyth Technical Community College is located in Winston-Salem, NC.

How much does Forsyth Technical Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $2,276 and average net price is $7,200 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,266 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Forsyth Technical Community College?

Forsyth Technical Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,291 students, White (37.9%), Black or African American (26.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Forsyth Technical Community College?

About 44.5% of students at Forsyth Technical Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Forsyth Technical Community College earn?

Median earnings are $30,285 six years after entry and $34,139 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Forsyth Technical Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 34.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Forsyth Technical Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,000.

Is Forsyth Technical Community College public or private?

Forsyth Technical Community College is a public institution located in Winston-Salem, NC.

Is Forsyth Technical Community College an HBCU?

No. Forsyth Technical Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Forsyth Technical Community College a tribal college?

No. Forsyth Technical Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Forsyth Technical Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Forsyth Technical Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.6%).

Is Forsyth Technical Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Forsyth Technical Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • North Carolina trade schools profile
  • Winston-Salem, North Carolina city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in North Carolina

    • 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.