West Georgia Technical College
University Website: www.westgatech.edu
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West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) providing education for a seven-county service area that includes Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup. WGTC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award technical certificates of credit, diplomas, with associate degrees being the highest level of award for which the College has been accredited.
Campuses are located in Carrollton, Newnan, Douglasville, and Waco, Georgia, respectively. These campuses were originally part of West Central Technical College (WCTC), based in Waco. However, the name of the Troup campus in LaGrange was retained in the 2009 merger, one of several mergers in the TCSG. Heard and Meriwether counties do not have full campuses but do have locations where classes are held.
The types of courses available are:
Fast Facts
- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- 7212 students
- $4,050.00 avg tuition
176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
Waco,
GA
30182
(770) 537-6000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.westgatech.edu/admissions/ind..
Financial Aid:
www.westgatech.edu/fa/index.htm
Areas of Study:
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
West Georgia Technical College
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 51% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
West Georgia Technical College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $2,025.00 | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $45.00 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $0.00 | $6,515.00 | $2,096.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $2,603.00 | $2,096.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 95% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 94% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,676.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 0% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid |
West Georgia Technical College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | X | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | X | |||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | X | |||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | X | |||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | |||
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | X | |||
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | ||||
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General | X | |||
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | X | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Social Work, Other | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Georgia
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near West Georgia Technical College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| University of West Georgia | 9.7mi |
| Georgia Highlands College | 32.8mi |
| Jacksonville State University | 34.6mi |
| Georgia Military College-Atlanta Campus | 35.5mi |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | 36.7mi |
| Carver Bible College | 38.6mi |
| Shorter University | 39.6mi |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | 39.9mi |
| Atlanta Christian College | 40.8mi |
| Berry College | 41.3mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Kennesaw | 41.7mi |
| Life University | 41.8mi |
| Kennesaw State University | 41.9mi |
| Southern Polytechnic State University | 41.9mi |
| Medix College | 42.6mi |
