West Georgia Technical College
West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, Georgia. This college is a part of the Technical College System of Georgia. WGTC can award students technical certificates, diplomas, and associate’s degrees. There are a number of different programs at this college allowing students to choose courses that will further their education in the right way. Those who are looking for new career opportunities will find the training that they need at this school. There are many academic courses to consider but there are also technical skills courses that will help lead students directly into lucrative new careers.
WGTC offers a great nursing program for its students too. There are three areas of study that fall under the nursing category. Students can choose from the CNA program, the practical nursing program, and the registered nursing program. All nursing students are going to receive the best educational opportunities while learning the newest nursing techniques. Nurses will need to showcase a deep commitment to continuous improvement in order to find success. The instructors will impart the right philosophy and the necessary practical skills in order for nursing students to succeed.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students6,682 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate60% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 67 miles radius of West Georgia Technical College
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College
37 miles away |
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Chattahoochee Technical College
40 miles away |
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Atlanta Technical College
45 miles away |
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Southern Union State Community College
45 miles away |
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Georgia State University-Perimeter College
46 miles away |
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Gadsden State Community College
51 miles away |
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Georgia Piedmont Technical College
55 miles away |
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Southern Crescent Technical College
60 miles away |
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Snead State Community College
67 miles away |
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Gwinnett Technical College
67 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1998 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/26/2009 - 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, 87% of West Georgia 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 | 58% | $4,912 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $450 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $2,039 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 18% | $3,781 |
| Private Loans | -- | $3,670 |
$3,943
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,674 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,123 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,313 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,502 |
| Over $110,000$8,329 |
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Student Population
6,682
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,327
Women
2,355
Men
26%
Full-time
74%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
58% |
|
Black/African American |
30% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.
