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w. www.forsythtech.edu
Forsyth Technical Community College
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 2262nd overall and 91st in North Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
48.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,197 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
10 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
53% / 35% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
6,180 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Winston Salem, NC 27103-5197
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,268 (27,256 urban / 12 rural) |
| Households | 12,347 (2.17 people per house) |
| Families | 7,109 (2.82 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,917 |
| Pop. — Asian | 612 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 24 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 172 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 20,448 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,476 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Forsyth Technical Community College?
Ranks 3406th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,132 | $1,132 | $6,286 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $62 | $62 | $62 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $42 | $42 | $233 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,197 | $2,197 | $7,957 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $11,397 | $11,397 | $17,157 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,397 | $4,397 | $10,157 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,369  $1,336 |
$1,369  $1,336 |
$7,309  $7,096 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $820  $861 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,000  $7,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,200  $2,200 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,200  $2,200 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Forsyth Technical Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Forsyth Technical Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Forsyth Technical Community College Ranks 4386th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,677 | 78 |  19% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $974 | 24 |  6% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $760 | 6 |  1% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,600 | 1 |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 97 |  23% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Forsyth Technical Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 7 | 10 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 457 | 1,072 | 1,529 |
Hispanic | 87 | 109 | 196 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 35 | 63 | 98 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 21 | 26 | 47 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,574 | 2,550 | 4,124 |
Race Unknown | 71 | 105 | 176 |
| Total | 2,248 | 3,932 | 6,180 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Forsyth Technical Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100 | 107 | |
| N/A | 91 | 91 | |
| 22 | 58 | 80 | |
| 18 | 34 | 52 | |
| 10 | 28 | 38 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Forsyth Technical Community College Ranks 3098th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $39,517 ($39,945 male / $39,210 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 182 (76 male / 106 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 1,440 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,661,575 |
Forsyth Technical Community College Introduction
Forsyth Technical Community College is a public, two-year higher learning institution located in the North Carolina community of Winston-Salem. The school is among the largest institutions in the state’s Community College System and includes over 10,000 enrolled credit students as well as approximately 30,000 students in the Corporate and Continuing Education fields. The school traces its roots back to 1960 when it was known as the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Industrial Education Center, specializing in vocational training and instruction.
Forsyth Technical Community College Academics
The academic study programs at Forsyth Tech fall under the following departments: Business Administration, Commercial/Design Technologies, Computer/Information Technologies, Construction and Manufacturing, Education, Emerging Technologies, Engineering Technologies, Health Administration, Health Technologies, Horticulture, Public Service, and Transportation.
As can be seen, the academic offering at Forsyth Tech is largely focused on offering students (and later alumnae) very real possibilities of entering a specific professional field. In addition to the small sizes of on-campus classrooms and the low student-to-teacher ration, the school offers online study opportunities as well in a variety of the mentioned areas.
The school’s learning opportunities are broadly separated into the following three categories (with certain areas of overlap): Credit Track programs, which culminate in an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree and the ability to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree; Continuing Education programs which are aimed at working professionals in need of a little extra training and leadership skills; and the College in High School programs, aimed at giving nearby high school students the opportunity to get an early start on racking up college credits.
Forsyth Technical Community College Admissions
Admissions standards for Forsyth Tech (as the school is known these days) are relatively amenable in keeping with the spirit of the community college. Prospective students will have to fill out the application (available online), submit their official academic transcripts (up to the latest completed academic period) and furthermore take the ACCUPLACER/Computerized Placement Tests required for enrollment in all associate and diploma degree programs.
Forsyth Tech accepts international students strictly on the basis that they be studying in the US under an F-1 visa; all other international applicants will be turned down.
Forsyth Technical Community College Financial Aid
Forsyth Tech is a participating institution in the US Title IV financial assistance system of the federal government, and students at the school are therefore able to apply for such financial aid as available through Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, etc. Within the body of students receiving financial aid, federal grants were the most common form of assistance, followed by state grants and finally institutional grants.
Among the school’s own scholarship opportunities, prospective students should be aware of the following: the College Alumni Association Scholarship, the Apple Foundation Scholarship, the Martin Bean Scholarship, and the Branner Dixon Baldwin Scholarship, among many others. Financial aid in the form of employment opportunities are also available at Forsyth Tech to qualified students.
As always, financial aid is rewarded on a priority processing basis, so the earlier students apply the better. As a place to start, consider filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online.
Forsyth Technical Community College Students
Students at Forsyth Tech have a variety of activities available to them to fill out the college experience. Among the various organizations and clubs open to membership for students are the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society, the Philosophical Society, and the Forsyth Tech Gospel Choir, in addition to about two other such organizations. Students are automatically made members of the Student Government Council upon admission (through payment of the mandatory Student Activity Fee), which has its own service fraternity, Alpha Mu Beta.
In addition, there are several intramural sports available for students to engage in on-campus, such as the school’s bowling league, co-ed volleyball and basketball leagues, and the three annual golf tournaments, all open to inscription for all students.
Students at Forsyth Tech have eight different campus locations to realize their studies, spread out across Forsyth and Stokes counties, the principal sources of incoming students. They are: the Main Campus where the majority of academic buildings are concentrated; the West Campus, including the bookstore and customer service center; the International Center building downtown; the Northwest Forsyth Center; the Stokes County Center; the Small Business Center, also downtown; the Woodruff Center; and the Swisher Center.
Forsyth Technical Community College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
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