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Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Forsyth Technical Community College

Forsyth Technical Community College, (Forsyth Tech) is a public community college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The college is one of the largest in the North Carolina Community College System, with an enrollment of over 11,000 credit students and over 24,000 Corporate and Continuing Education students. The college has twelve locations in Forsyth and Stokes counties and offers many distance learning classes and specialty programs in addition to 67 Associates in Applied Science degrees, 20 college transfer (Associates in Arts and Associates in Science) degrees, 35 diplomas, and 67 certificates. Under the leadership of Dr. Bob H. Greene (May 25, 1936 – July 14, 2011), the community college grew at an unprecedented rate, adding two new facilities and gaining further prestige in the Winston-Salem community. Forsyth Tech was briefly mentioned in President Barack Obama's 2011 State of the Union Address as an example of education reform in low-income and low-opportunity areas. President Obama visited the school to give a speech on October 6, 2010. Early College Of Forsyth and Middle College Of Forsyth are high school programs on the Forsyth Tech campus in which students take community

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Open

Acceptance

$7,200

Net price

7,113

Enrollment

34%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,200

Average net price

$2,276

In-state tuition

$6,884

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,700

Books & supplies

$14,101

Total cost of attendance

39%

Students receiving Pell grants

17%

Students with federal loans

$10,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$6,292
$30–48K
$6,955
$48–75K
$7,827
$75–110K
$10,834
$110K+
$12,993

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$34,139

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,285

Median earnings (6 yrs)

34%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention rate

58%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,615

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,113

Total enrollment

65%

Part-time

26

Avg. age at entry

44%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women
35% men

Race & ethnicity

White
38%
Black
26%
Hispanic
22%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Forsyth Technical Community College FAQ

Is Forsyth Technical Community College a public or private school?

Forsyth Technical Community College is a public institution located in Winston-Salem, NC.

What is the acceptance rate at Forsyth Technical Community College?

Forsyth Technical Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Forsyth Technical Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Forsyth Technical Community College is $7,200 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $2,276 in-state and $6,884 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Forsyth Technical Community College?

About 34% of students at Forsyth Technical Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Forsyth Technical Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Forsyth Technical Community College students earn a median of $34,139 per year.

How many students attend Forsyth Technical Community College?

Forsyth Technical Community College enrolls about 7,113 students.

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