Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is located in Rome, Georgia. This school is an important part of the technical college system in Georgia that is governed by the Technical College System of Georgia. The school was originally established in 1962 and it has undergone many changes since then. It has been serving the community for many decades and continues to offer a variety of courses to students. Students will be able to follow many different appealing career paths when attending this school. All of the courses are held to the highest standard possible and students will be able to earn both certificates and degrees, depending on what program the student is taking.
GNTC has a nursing program that offers students a great experience overall. Nursing students will receive a varied education that focuses on all of the aspects of nursing that future nurses will need to understand. It teaches students the proper theories and practical skills that make nurses truly great at their profession. The GNTC nursing program is fully approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing with Conditions. The associate’s degree program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) as well.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students5,643 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 71 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate | 2 | 7 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 66 miles radius of Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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West Georgia Technical College
37 miles away |
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Chattahoochee Technical College
41 miles away |
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Northeast Alabama Community College
48 miles away |
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Gadsden State Community College
50 miles away |
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Georgia State University-Perimeter College
56 miles away |
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Atlanta Technical College
56 miles away |
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Snead State Community College
57 miles away |
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Chattanooga State Community College
61 miles away |
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Georgia Piedmont Technical College
61 miles away |
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Gwinnett Technical College
66 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 12/11/2006 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2005 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $89/credit | |
| In State Students | $89/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $178/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,005 | $4,005 | $8,010 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,230 | $6,230 | $12,460 |
| BSN | 125 | $11,125 | $11,125 | $22,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Georgia Northwestern Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 72% | $4,966 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $390 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 79% | $2,248 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 11% | $3,770 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $1,617 |
$3,774
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,660 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,007 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,079 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,041 |
| Over $110,000$9,603 |
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Student Population
5,643
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,502
Women
2,141
Men
28%
Full-time
72%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
75% |
|
Hispanic |
14% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.
