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Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA · Public · Certificate degrees · Town

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About Southern Crescent Technical College

Southern Crescent Technical College is a public community college with two main campuses in Georgia, one in Griffin and one in Thomaston. The McDonough campus of the Henry County Center has the second-largest student enrollment behind the Griffin campus. It also has centers in Jackson, Monticello and Butler. It had an enrollment of 6,185 students in fall 2024. Southern Crescent offers programs of study in the areas of business, health, industrial, and public service with choices of associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit. It serves Butts, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, Talbot, Taylor, and Upson counties. The college originated from the merger of Griffin Technical College and Flint River Technical College. The merger of these technical schools was approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges on Dec. 7th 2009.

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Open

Acceptance

$5,661

Net price

4,098

Enrollment

58%

Grad rate

Report Card

B

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

B+

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

$5,661

Average net price

$3,516

In-state tuition

$6,084

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,346

Books & supplies

$16,430

Total cost of attendance

48%

Students receiving Pell grants

10%

Students with federal loans

$9,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,265
$30–48K
$5,034
$48–75K
$8,589
$75–110K
$9,872
$110K+
$14,117

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

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After Graduation

$36,104

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,708

Median earnings (6 yrs)

58%

Graduation rate

63%

Retention rate

60%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,273

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,098

Total enrollment

64%

Part-time

26

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

69% women
31% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
56%
White
30%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Southern Crescent Technical College FAQ

Is Southern Crescent Technical College a public or private school?

Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution located in Griffin, GA.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Crescent Technical College?

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

How much does Southern Crescent Technical College cost?

The average annual net price at Southern Crescent Technical College is $5,661 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,516 in-state and $6,084 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Crescent Technical College?

About 58% of students at Southern Crescent Technical College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Southern Crescent Technical College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Southern Crescent Technical College students earn a median of $36,104 per year.

How many students attend Southern Crescent Technical College?

Southern Crescent Technical College enrolls about 4,098 students.

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