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Piedmont Technical College (PTC)
- 620 North Emerald Road
- Greenwood, SC 29646
- OPEID College Code: 00399200
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- General Phone: (864) 941-8324
- President: Lex Walters
- Website: www.ptc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 4,880
- College Alias: PTC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - PTC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ptc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: PTC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 15% | 65% | 57% | 2% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,952 | $3,146 | $2,189 | $750 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.4% | 4.6% | 6.2% |
| Number in Default | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| Number in Repayment | 482 | 428 | 513 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,484 | $3,364 | $3,172 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,684 | $4,564 | $4,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,069 | $1,881 | $1,710 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,728 | $6,116 | $5,560 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,250 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,216 | $2,250 | $5,962 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,553 | $5,245 | $4,882 |
| Out of State | $6,753 | $6,445 | $6,082 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,781 | $13,611 | $12,442 |
| Out of State | $15,981 | $14,811 | $13,642 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,769 | $11,805 | $10,844 |
| Out of State | $13,969 | $13,005 | $12,044 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,880 Undergraduate: 4,880
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,532 Female: 3,348
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,532 Female: 3,348
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,175 Part-Time: 2,705
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,175 Part-Time: 2,705
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.04% |
| Black | 1,852 | 38% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 1% |
| White | 2,876 | 59% |
| Unknown | 81 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 495 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 973 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 699 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 553 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 582 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 469 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 395 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 461 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 229 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 471 | 279 | 192 |
| Faculty Status | 272 | 117 | 155 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 270 | 115 | 155 |
| Primarily Instruction | 270 | 115 | 155 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 84 | 83 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 112 | 76 | 36 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 36 | 35 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 5 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,122 (115) | $43,123 (52) | $43,121 (63) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,122 (115) | $43,123 (52) | $43,121 (63) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 18% |
| Female | 15% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 19% |
| Unknown | 17% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
