Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a large independent two-year college located in Conway, South Carolina, with an undergraduate enrollment of 6,274. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a self-governed institution, it operates within the broader South Carolina postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. Admission follows an open-enrollment model, meaning no minimum academic credentials are required for entry into most programs — applicants who meet basic eligibility requirements are accepted. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $4,457 per year. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $35,507. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.