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Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, South Carolina
  • Public
    2 year
  • 4,155
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:20
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 6%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $12.4K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Wherever you’re coming from, wherever you’re going in life, Piedmont Technical College has a program that fits your needs. We're an open-door institution, so we'll meet you where you are in life, and we'll take you where you want to be. For over forty years, we’ve been dedicated to helping students in the communities we serve achieve their goals. With more than 80 academic programs, and with transfer opportunities to over 40 colleges and universities throughout South Carolina, at Piedmont Tech, you can be sure you're getting an education that will prepare you for your future.
Over 22,500 courses transfer into Piedmont Technical College
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Overview

Founded 1966
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,632
Part-Time Undergraduate 2,523
Transfer Students 390
Programs 73 Programs
Courses 733 Courses
Transfer Agreements 92 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 22,927 incoming Equivalencies
15,193 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $4,072
Out-of-State Tuition $5,272
Books and Supplies $1,200
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 36%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $6,282
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 93%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $6,070

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Yes

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    In order to transfer credit to PTC, a grade of "C" or better must have been earned in the subject area.
  • Official Transcripts:
    Applicants seeking credit must submit an official transcript from all schools previously attended to the Student Records Office for evaluation.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Not Required
  • Essay:
    Not Required
  • Application Fee:
    None
  • Interview:
    Not Required
  • Other Requirements:
    Subjects being transferred must closely parallel subjects offered by Piedmont Technical College. Transfer students are not required to take the placement test if valid transfer credits are awarded in English and math.
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    Piedmont Technical College endorses the concept that college learning may occur in a variety of settings. As a result, the college welcomes the opportunity to accept transfer credit from other regionally-accredited institutions.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    At least one-fourth of credits toward graduation must be earned at Piedmont Technical College.

Information for Transfer Out Students

Piedmont Technical College

Address:
620 North Emerald Road P. O. Box 1467
Greenwood, South Carolina 29646
United States
Main Phone:
(864) 941-8324
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Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Jalissa Adger
Registrar, Student Records
8649418364
donotreply@academyone.com
International Admissions Contact:
Carol Paguntalan
Director of Academic Advising, Student Success Center
864-941-8679
donotreply@academyone.com

Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

Abbeville County Center
143 Highway 72W
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-8324
Abbeville
http://www.ptc.edu
Edgefield County Center
506 Main Street
Edgefield, SC 29824
(803) 637-5388
Edgedield
www.ptc.edu
Laurens County Higher Education Center
663 Medical Ridge Road
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 938-1505
Laurens
www.ptc.edu
McCormick County Center
1008 Kelly Street
McCormick, SC 29835
(864) 465-3191
McCormick
http://www.ptc.edu
Newberry County Center
1922 Wilson Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 276-9000
Newberry
http://www.ptc.edu
Saluda County Center
701 Batesburg Highway
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3144
Saluda
http://www.ptc.edu
Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.