About Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC)
Type
Public
2 Years
Student Population
3,374
Website
www.gptc.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
No
Georgia Piedmont Technical College(GPTC) is a public institute that was established as DeKalb Area Vocational School in 1961. The first batch had only 18 students. The college has grown substantially well in the past 60 years. Georgia Piedmont Tech offers classes year-round, in fall, spring, and summer terms, with flexible hours and online learning opportunities to accommodate the diverse scheduling needs of our students. From its initial home in temporary q rankings consider combinations of measures of funding and endowment, research excellence and/or influence, specialization expertise, admissions, student options, award numbers, internationalization, graduate employment, industrial linkage, historical reputation and other criteria.uarters to its current configuration of ten education centers in DeKalb, Newton, and Rockdale counties, the College’s ability to offer relevant coursework and training to prepare students for high-demand jobs ranks among the best in the state.
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Total Student Population is 3,374 and all of them are undergraduate.
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The student to faculty ratio is 15:1.
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Georgia Piedmont Tech is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges(SACSCOC) to award Associate of Applied Science degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit.
Online Education at GPTC
The goal of distance education and online studies at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is to provide our students with the opportunity to access quality instruction anytime, anywhere. Such access facilitates a barrier-free delivery of instruction through technology. GPTC offers a quality technology-based learning environment that is not bound by traditional time and space limitations.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College delivers courses and programs through Georgia Virtual Technical Connection (GVTC), an innovation of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
GPTC also offers more than 50 full academic programs that can be completed 100% online, requiring no classes on campus
Blackboard
GPTC uses Blackboard Learn for all Online, Hybrid, and Web-Enhanced courses. Blackboard is your digital gateway to various resources. Once logged into Blackboard you will be able to access:
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Your Blackboard-enabled courses
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Blackboard Announcements
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Blackboard Calendar
Rankings
Rankings
Rankings consider combinations of measures of funding and endowment, research excellence and/or influence, specialization expertise, admissions, student options, award numbers, internationalization, graduate employment, industrial linkage, historical reputation, and other criteria. Rankings given to the GPTC are:
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Georgia Piedmont’s Licensed Practical Nursing program was ranked 2nd in the State of Georgia in 2019 by www.PracticalNursing.org, a website devoted to providing substantive information to prospective LPN students.
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Ranked by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of Georgia’s Top Ten Technical Colleges based on enrollment growth.
Admissions
Application Deadline
8th May
Acceptance Rate
N/A
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Accept Common App
FALSE
The goal of the admission policy of GPTC is to attract, enroll, and retain students at the college. The college is open for any student in the state of Georgia who meets the admission requirements described herein:
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Complete the online application form or submit the application form in person
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Official High School Transcripts or GED scores.
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Satisfactory scores on the Accuplacer, SAT, ACT, or the ASSET Test.
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The student must a verified US citizen to be considered as a in-state student.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$6,127
Average Annual Cost
$2,136
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$788
Room And Board
$12,024
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,232
Total One Year Cost
$19,644
Nowadays, the expense to study in any institute is quite costly. Keeping in mind all the things the college has designs a fee structure that every student family can afford. The total one year cost to attend college is $19,644.
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By subtracting all the scholarships, grants, aid from the total cost to attend. The net price stands at $6,127.
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The average tuition expense annually is $3,188.
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An amount of $1,200 is to be paid for books and supplies and the accommodation cost inclusive of food is $12,024.
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Miscellaneous expenses including personal expense and additional expense on an average are about $3,232.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Associate degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
59%
Part-Time Retention Rate
33%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...
313 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
294 Graduates
Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...
247 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
240 Graduates
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...
142 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
139 Graduates
Precision Metal Working
135 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
130 Graduates
Ground Transportation
124 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
113 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
101 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
89 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
84 Graduates
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...
61 Graduates
Cosmetology and Related Personal Gr...
59 Graduates
Business Operations Support and Ass...
51 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applica...
47 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
47 Graduates
Legal Support Services
46 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
35 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
33 Graduates
Data Processing
32 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
28 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
27 Graduates
Computer Programming
25 Graduates
Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...
22 Graduates
General Sales, Merchandising and Re...
22 Graduates
Electrical and Power Transmission I...
20 Graduates
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support S...
19 Graduates
Marketing
18 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
15 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
13 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
12 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
3 Graduates
Teaching Assistants/Aides
3 Graduates
Audiovisual Communications Technolo...
2 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,374
Socio-Economic Diversity
64%
Part-time
73%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$63,548 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.
On Campus Housing Available
No
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution does not provide any meal plan options.
Meal Plan Available
No
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
N/A
School Colors
N/A
Varsity Athletics Association
N/A
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
No
Campus Emergency Phones
No
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
No
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
Since the campus life of the students assumes an imperative part of their development and advancement, students at GPTC invest a lot of their time learning from the faculty members. Additionally, the students have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into a change-maker. The college has enrolled around 36% male and 64% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$23,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$26,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$99 - 244
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,837
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,056
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,922
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$7,628
$30K - $48K
$7,358
$48K - $75K
$4,104
$75K - $110K
$3,165
> $110K
$840
Those students who are eligible and who are in need of any kind of financial help. The college has various types of aid to ensure that the students should not be canceled because of the financial crisis. The students can use the college FAFSA code 016582.
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Pell Grant, CARES Act, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant are included in the Federal Grants.
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State Grants includes HOPE programs, Zell Miller Grant, Public Safety Memorial Grant.
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Various scholarships are also provided by the college.
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Work-study Program.