Sandersville Technical College
Location and Contact Information
1189 Deepstep RdSandersville, GA 31082
USA
Main Tel: (478) 553-2050
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
The Sandersville Technical College, also known as the STC, was first established as the Sandersville Regional Technical Institute in 1994 and offered training on commercial truck driving. The college got its current name in 2000. The college is two year public college and offers associate’s degree program in courses such as business information and data processing, accounting technician, electrician, and welding. The college also offers the facility of online learning for some courses.
STC has a Student Government association which helps to link the students with faculty as well as improve the morale of school. It also has Greek life comprising the Phi Beta Lambda Society. The other clubs and organizations of STC include the Roteract club, National Technical Honor Society and the Health Occupations club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in production trades, computer science and engineering, media, transportation, office and administration, and construction trades.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,043 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,843 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid
Sandersville Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 100% | $3,673 |
| Institutional Grant | 1% | $536 |
| Federal Grant | 33% | $3,800 |
| Pell Grant | 30% | $4,158 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $312 |
| State or Local Grant | 100% | $2,400 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Sandersville Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus | Baton Rouge, LA | 2,168 |
| 2 | Williamsburg Technical College | Kingstree, SC | 640 |
| 3 | Louisiana Technical College-Tallulah Campus | Tallulah, LA | 469 |
| 4 | Albany Technical College | Albany, GA | 3,004 |
| 5 | Louisiana Technical College-T H Harris Campus | Opelousas, LA | 618 |
| 6 | Flint River Technical College | Thomaston, GA | 958 |
| 7 | South Georgia Technical College | Americus, GA | 2,036 |
| 8 | Louisiana Technical College-Northwest Louisiana Campus | Minden, LA | 793 |
| 9 | Western Dakota Technical Institute | Rapid City, SD | 959 |
| 10 | William Moore College of Technology | Memphis, TN | 177 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 581 | 19 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 52 | 7 |
| Associate | 39 | 5 |
| 2-4 year degree | 22 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 30 |
Students
Student enrollment was 851 in 2009-2010 (633 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 21% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation