Piedmont Technical College is a public two-year community college located in Greenwood, South Carolina, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Profile

History and Development: Founded in 1966, the school is a member of the South Carolina Technical College System. Over the years, it has been committed to providing high-quality education and training to the local community and creating opportunities for students' career development and personal growth.

Geographic location and campus environment: The main campus is located in Greenwood. In addition, there are six branch centers in Abbeville County, Edgefield County, Lawrence County, McCormick County, Newbury County and Saluda County, serving seven counties in the Lake District of South Carolina. It is the largest institution in the state's technical college system in terms of geographical area. The campus environment is beautiful and the facilities are complete, providing students with good learning and living conditions.

Academic Programs

Professional Settings and Featured Majors: The college offers degree and certificate programs in 30 different fields, covering registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, business and other majors. Among them, the salary level of graduates of the Mechanical Tool Technology major ranks first in the southeast region and fourth in the United States. It is one of the school's featured majors.

Teaching mode and practical teaching: adopt a teaching mode that combines practice and theory, focusing on cultivating students' practical operation ability and problem-solving ability. The school cooperates closely with local enterprises to provide students with internship and employment opportunities, so that students can accumulate practical experience and improve their employment competitiveness in the learning process.

Faculty strength

The college has a teacher-student ratio of 17:1, and the teaching team is of high quality. They not only have solid professional knowledge, but also have rich teaching experience and industry practice experience, and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Student life

Student organizations and club activities: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, such as student unions, academic clubs, cultural and art groups, etc. Students can participate in corresponding organizations and clubs according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, and expand their interpersonal relationships.

Campus activities and community participation: Various campus activities are often held, such as cultural festivals, sports games, job fairs, etc., to provide students with a platform to show themselves and communicate and interact. In addition, the school also encourages students to participate in community service activities to cultivate students' sense of social responsibility and teamwork spirit.

Admission requirements and enrollment

Admission requirements: The college implements an open enrollment policy. Students who meet the basic admission requirements will generally be admitted. There is no application fee, and students' life experience is recognized and corresponding credits can be given. For high school graduates, a high school diploma or equivalent academic certificate is required; for international students, English language proficiency certificates, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores, may be required.

Enrollment: The enrollment scale is large, and a large number of full-time and part-time students are enrolled each year. Among them, female students account for a high proportion, and the age distribution of students is wide, covering all age groups. In 2020-2021, there are 1,673 full-time students and 3,039 part-time students, with a total of 4,712 students.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition standards and fee details: In 2020-2021, tuition and fees for in-region students are $4,547, in-state students are $5,315, and out-of-state students are $6,593. In addition, they need to pay about $2,000 for books and supplies.

Financial Aid Policy and Scholarships: The school provides students with a variety of financial aid methods, including grants, scholarships, loans, etc., to help students reduce their financial burden. In 2022-2023, 94% of undergraduates received grants or scholarships, with an average scholarship amount of $5,072.