Greenville Technical College is a public community college in Greenville, South Carolina, serving roughly 8,916 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,713 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,495. Student demographics in federal data include White (53.5%) and Black or African American (20.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,495
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $11,713 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,916 50.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 20.87%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 42.5%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 43.6%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,887
  • Room & Board: $18,914 annual estimate

Greenville Technical College: what the data shows

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

Where is Greenville Technical College?

Greenville Technical College is located in Greenville, SC (ZIP 29606).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Greenville Technical College public or private?

Greenville Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does Greenville Technical College cost?

Published tuition: $5,495 in-state, $10,775 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $11,713.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$11,138
$30,001–$48,000$11,388
$48,001–$75,000$12,221
$75,001–$110,000$13,455
$110,001+$15,198

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,980.

How big is Greenville Technical College?

Total enrollment: 8,916 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 15,887 students.

About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Greenville Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 20.87%.

What do graduates of Greenville Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $35,240 six years after entry; $39,473 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,392.

33.96% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Greenville Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Greenville Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 20.87%; median earnings $39,473 at 10 years; net price $11,713. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,495
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Greenville Technical College was $5,495.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$11,713
2024 Value

In 2024 Greenville Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,713.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$46,852 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$11,713 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$21,980 4-Year In-State Tuition

$43,100 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$18,914 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,407 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$25,816 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$103,264 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Greenville Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

33.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

9.04% 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 Greenville 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 Greenville Technical College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,974$8,150$8,310
2014$4,094$8,438$7,842
2015$4,224$8,448$7,498
2016$4,326$8,550$7,649
2017$4,422$8,766$6,580
2018$4,566$9,078$6,899
2019$4,778$9,410$7,016
2020$4,778$9,410$7,225
2021$4,778$9,410$7,234
2022$5,402$10,202$6,773
2023$5,639$10,657$6,246

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

Greenville Technical College reported total enrollment of about 8,916 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.5%), Black or African American (20.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.8%). About 33.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Greenville Technical College in 2024 is 8,916 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,887 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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 53.5%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

20.87% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Greenville 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/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
  • Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 88% male / 12% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% 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 Greenville Technical College.

Return on Investment

$15,392 Median Student Debt

$39,473 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

38.99% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

742.50% Return on Investment

3.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Greenville Technical 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: 1,299 completions

2. Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 164 completions

3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 135 completions

4. Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other: 125 completions

5. Business Administration and Management, General: 118 completions

6. Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General: 110 completions

7. Welding Technology/Welder: 88 completions

8. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 83 completions

9. Accounting: 80 completions

Most popular programs at Greenville Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Greenville Technical College graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 43.6%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,257
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,046

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Greenville Technical College is a public institution located in Greenville, SC, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 8,916 students. Student body composition includes White (53.5%), Black or African American (20.4%), Hispanic or Latino (16.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 20.87%. Approximately 33.96% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

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

Location

Greenville, SC 29606

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 20.87% graduation rate at Greenville 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 59 distinct degree programs, Greenville 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 Greenville Technical College located?

Greenville Technical College is located in Greenville, SC.

How much does Greenville Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,495 and average net price is $11,713 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,914 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Greenville Technical College?

Greenville Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,887 students, White (53.5%), Black or African American (20.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Greenville Technical College?

About 42.5% of students at Greenville Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Greenville Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $35,240 six years after entry and $39,473 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Greenville Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 20.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Greenville Technical College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,392.

Is Greenville Technical College public or private?

Greenville Technical College is a public institution located in Greenville, SC.

Is Greenville Technical College an HBCU?

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

Is Greenville Technical College a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Greenville Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.8%).

Is Greenville Technical College religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • South Carolina trade schools profile
  • Greenville, South Carolina city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in South 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.