Southern Crescent Technical College in Georgia Announces Record Fall Enrollment of 7,454 on November 9: Up 5.4 Percent, Dual Enrollment Up 11.1 Percent, With Nursing Now Offered at All Six Locations
Griffin, Georgia — Southern Crescent Technical College announced on November 9 that a record 7,454 credit students enrolled for fall 2026, a 5.4 percent increase over fall 2025. Dual enrollment increased 11.1 percent, reflecting growing interest among high school students in earning college credit.
The college said that as enrollment grows it is expanding access to education that meets regional workforce demand, and nursing programs are now offered at all six of its locations, allowing more students to pursue healthcare careers close to home.
It also described the Dundee Promise Scholarship Program, which offers eligible recent high school graduates two semesters of free tuition by covering remaining tuition and fees after other financial aid is applied.
President Irvin T. Clark said record enrollment reflects the confidence that students, families and communities place in the college and affirms the role of technical education in advancing economic mobility and regional workforce development. Vice President of Enrollment Management Tonya Whitlock said the growth represents students at every stage, from high school students earning college credit to adults preparing for a new career or advancing in a current field.
Southern Crescent Technical College serves Butts, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Pike, Spalding and Upson counties and works with community and industry partners to align its programs with workforce needs.
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