Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is a public technical college located in Georgia, USA, with the following features:
Campus distribution:
The college serves nine counties in northwest Georgia and has six campuses, namely Catoosa County Campus, Walker County Campus, Floyd County Campus, Gordon County Campus, Polk County Campus and Whitfield-Murray Campus. These campuses are conveniently located, providing students in surrounding areas with the opportunity to study nearby.
Professional settings:
There are a wide variety of majors, providing learning paths in career fields such as business, health, industry and public service. For example, in the business field, there are majors such as business management, marketing, logistics and supply chain management; in the health field, there are majors such as dental assistant, medical assistant, and nursing; in the industrial field, there are majors such as aircraft mechanic, automotive maintenance technology, and construction management.
Provide a dual admission program for high school students, so that students can take college courses taught by GNTC teachers in high school and obtain high school credits and college credits at the same time.
Teaching resources:
Providing practical education, the college's laboratories are equipped with advanced equipment in the industry, allowing students to gain practical experience.
In terms of faculty, the teacher-student ratio is 17:1, and students can relatively receive certain attention and guidance from teachers.
School ranking and recognition:
Ranked high among community colleges in Georgia, it is considered one of the best community colleges in the state.
It also has a certain degree of recognition among technical colleges nationwide. In the 2024 ranking, GNTC ranked 542nd in overall quality among 2,217 schools nationwide, an improvement from the previous year.
Tuition and financial aid:
Tuition is relatively low, making it an affordable option for students who want to receive vocational and technical education. The college's in-state tuition is about $2,568 per year, out-of-state tuition is about $5,136 per year, and books and supplies cost about $1,500 per year.
About 95% of students receive financial aid, and the average scholarship or grant award is about $4,881, which helps to reduce the financial burden on students.
Campus life and safety:
The campus has a high safety rating, providing students with a safe learning environment.
There are also certain activities and organizations in student life, and students can participate in various societies and clubs to enrich their extracurricular life.
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