Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Tuition & Completion
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public community college in Valdosta, Georgia, serving roughly 2,887 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $614 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,480. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (42.7%) and White (40.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,480
- 2024 Average Net Price: $614 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,887 32.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.32%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 71.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 67.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,695
- Room & Board: $8,713 annual estimate
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is located in Valdosta, GA (ZIP 31602-0929).
Is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College public or private?
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Wiregrass Georgia Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $3,480 in-state, $6,048 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $614.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $-12 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $-258 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,355 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,629 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,920.
How big is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?
Total enrollment: 2,887 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,695 students.
About 32% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.32%.
First-year retention: 63.2%.
What do graduates of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $28,338 six years after entry; $30,864 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
45.14% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (255 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (254 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (213 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (181 completions)
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other (137 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (104 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (88 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (78 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (63 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (61 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.32%; median earnings $30,864 at 10 years; net price $614. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,480
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was $3,480.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$614
2024 Value
In 2024 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $614.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$2,456 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$614 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,920 4-Year In-State Tuition
$24,192 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,713 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,720 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,913 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$55,652 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.14% 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 Wiregrass 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 Wiregrass 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 | $2,538 | $4,578 | $2,621 |
| 2014 | $2,634 | $4,770 | $2,255 |
| 2015 | $2,734 | $4,870 | $1,858 |
| 2016 | $2,744 | $4,880 | $1,898 |
| 2017 | $2,794 | $4,930 | $1,715 |
| 2018 | $2,794 | $4,930 | $540 |
| 2019 | $3,152 | $5,552 | $-673 |
| 2020 | $3,152 | $5,552 | $1,978 |
| 2021 | $3,152 | $5,552 | $5,591 |
| 2022 | $3,152 | $5,552 | $4,286 |
| 2023 | $3,212 | $5,612 | $1,228 |
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
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College reported total enrollment of about 2,887 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (42.7%), White (40.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.6%). About 45.14% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
32.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in 2024 is 2,887 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,695 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.2%
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 Black or African American at 42.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.75% 100% Completion Time
50.32% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.75% of students graduating from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 9% male / 91% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 1% male / 99% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 86% male / 14% 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 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
Return on Investment
$30,864 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
12466.78% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 59 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 255 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 254 completions
3. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 213 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 181 completions
5. Science Technologies/Technicians, Other: 137 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 104 completions
7. Barbering/Barber: 88 completions
8. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 78 completions
9. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 63 completions
Most popular programs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 67.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,721
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,632
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Valdosta, 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 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 2,887 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (42.7%), White (40.7%), Hispanic or Latino (11.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.32%. Approximately 45.14% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Valdosta, GA 31602-0929
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 59 distinct degree programs, Wiregrass 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 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College located?
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is located in Valdosta, GA.
How much does Wiregrass Georgia Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,480 and average net price is $614 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,713 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,695 students, Black or African American (42.7%), White (40.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?
About 48.0% of students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $28,338 six years after entry and $30,864 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College public or private?
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Valdosta, GA.
Is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College an HBCU?
No. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College a tribal college?
No. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.6%).
Is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Wiregrass 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
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- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Georgia trade schools profile
- Valdosta, Georgia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
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- 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.