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Okefenokee Technical College
- 1701 Carswell Ave
- Waycross, GA 31503
- OPEID College Code: 00551100
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- General Phone: (912) 287-6584
- President: Gail Thaxton
- Website: www.okefenokeetech.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,550
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Okefenokee Technical College is to provide high quality technical and adult education and training services to meet the needs of the citizens and employers of its service area by:
- Providing quality, competency-based associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs to prepare students for initial employment or career advancement
- Providing accessible adult education programs to prepare students for continued education and training
- Providing customized job training and education to contribute to the development of business and industry
- Providing the opportunity for life-long learning through continuing education and personal enrichment classes
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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 Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- 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
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 55% | 95% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $1,244 | $1,314 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 1 | - | - |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,539 | $1,359 | $1,359 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,835 | $2,475 | $2,475 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,200 | $6,200 | $6,200 |
| Other Expenses | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,239 | $2,059 | $2,059 |
| Out of State | $3,535 | $3,175 | $3,175 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,739 | $9,559 | $9,559 |
| Out of State | $11,035 | $10,675 | $10,675 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $3,539 | $3,359 | $3,359 |
| Out of State | $4,835 | $4,475 | $4,475 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,550 Undergraduate: 1,550
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 537 Female: 1,013
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 537 Female: 1,013
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 485 Part-Time: 1,065
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 485 Part-Time: 1,065
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.6% |
| Black | 353 | 23% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 1% |
| White | 1,146 | 74% |
| Unknown | 9 | 0.6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 158 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 249 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 247 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 181 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 215 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 146 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 106 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 152 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 90 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 233 | 113 | 120 |
| Faculty Status | 146 | 49 | 97 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1 | 1 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 146 | 49 | 97 |
| Primarily Instruction | 146 | 49 | 97 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Other Professionals | 18 | 17 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 59 | 37 | 22 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 8 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,526 (4) | $34,512 (1) | $35,864 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,318 (45) | $46,216 (17) | $46,380 (28) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $37,704 (49) | $37,631 (18) | $37,747 (31) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 57% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 66% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 60% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 56% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
