West Georgia Technical College
West Georgia Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Waco, GA. West Georgia Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of West Georgia Technical College is $3,410 for Georgia residents and $5,978 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 7.29% from last year at West Georgia Technical.
- Total 6,940 students have enrolled in West Georgia Technical and, of that, 2,391 students enrolled online exclusively.
- West Georgia Technical offers 129 programs and 22 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of West Georgia Technical is 35% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at West Georgia Technical College is $3,410 for Georgia residents and $5,978 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 7.29% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Georgia Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,052 | $5,452 |
| 2022 | $3,052 | $5,452 |
| 2023 | $3,122 | $5,522 |
| 2024 | $3,172 | $5,572 |
| 2025 | $3,410 | $5,978 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
West Georgia Technical College offers 126 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 28 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at West Georgia Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 33 | 9 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 26 | 6 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 8 | 2 |
| Total | 126 | 28 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 93 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 43 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 24 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 20 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 14 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 44 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 20 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 20 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 19 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 12 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 11 |
Student Population
Total 6,940 students have enrolled to West Georgia Technical College. By gender, there are 2,314 male and 4,626 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.50 to 1.
West Georgia Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,391 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 | 3 | 12 |
| Asian | 89 | 23 | 66 |
| Black or African American | 2,368 | 694 | 1,674 |
| Hispanic | 812 | 281 | 531 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| White | 3,266 | 1,199 | 2,067 |
| Two or More Races | 329 | 93 | 236 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 24 | 8 | 16 |
| Total | 6,940 | 2,314 | 4,626 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at West Georgia Technical College is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $5,340 and 84% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 58% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,340 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 129 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 335 |