Forsyth Technical Community College

Overview

Forsyth Technical Community College, positioned in Winston Salem, North Carolina, serves as an institution committed to advancing accessible education and fostering skill development across various industries. The college's history traces back to its founding in 1960 and over the years it has grown to encompass a campus that provides a modern educational atmosphere. Strategically situated within proximity to the larger Piedmont Triad, Forsyth Tech facilitates a connection between students and regional business opportunities. The college emphasizes a nonresidential campus that caters to a diverse student body seeking vocational training, associate degrees, and continuing education. The application process at Forsyth Tech is characterized as having an open admissions policy, with a range of academic programs, notably in the fields of healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. The college does not emphasize residential life, instead focusing on its role as a commuter institution, and while it maintains various student activities, it is not distinguished for an athletic program.

Forsyth Technical Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  2,260 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,010 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,992 plus fees of $160.