Williamsburg Technical College
Location and Contact Information
601 Martin Luther King Jr AveKingstree, SC 29556-4197
USA
Main Tel: (843) 355-4110
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Williamsburg Technical College, WTC, is a postsecondary institute in Kingstree, South Carolina. The college initially started as the Williamsburg Regional Manpower Training Center in 1969. The name was changed to Williamsburg Technical, Vocational and Adult Education Center on January 31, 1975 and it was renamed Williamsburg Technical College in February 1979. The campus is spread across more than 40 acres. WTC offers associate’s degrees, certificate, and diplomas to students.
Williamsburg Technical College has the Student Government Association (SGA) to coordinate activities of students on campus. WTC’s library has a collection of over 100 periodicals, more than 25,000 printed volumes, and a variety of audiovisual resources such as CD-ROM, DVDs, kits, filmstrips, videocassettes and audiocassettes.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, production trades, and beauty and cosmetology.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,162 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid
Williamsburg Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 91% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 91% | $4,120 |
| Institutional Grant | 1% | $1,000 |
| Federal Grant | 82% | $3,770 |
| Pell Grant | 82% | $3,705 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $350 |
| State or Local Grant | 60% | $1,116 |
| 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 Williamsburg Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sitting Bull College | Fort Yates, ND | 296 |
| 2 | Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College | Hayward, WI | 478 |
| 3 | Tohono O'Odham Community College | Sells, AZ | 163 |
| 4 | San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | Calexico, CA | 971 |
| 5 | Little Big Horn College | Crow Agency, MT | 337 |
| 6 | Fort Peck Community College | Poplar, MT | 436 |
| 7 | Fort Berthold Community College | New Town, ND | 162 |
| 8 | Salish Kootenai College | Pablo, MT | 993 |
| 9 | Louisiana Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus | Baton Rouge, LA | 2,168 |
| 10 | United Tribes Technical College | Bismarck, ND | 375 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 77 | 12 |
| Associate | 50 | 5 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 16 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 18 |
Students
Student enrollment was 640 in 2009-2010 (506 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 55% of the student body. About 17% 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
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder