Horry-Georgetown Technical College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
HGTC’s 100% acceptance rate means admission is the starting point, not the finish line. Since scores are optional, use SAT or ACT prep as a readiness check, especially in math and reading, so you can place well and start your first semester on track.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College facts and stats
Horry-Georgetown Technical College enrolls about 7,923 undergraduate students. HGTC has a 64% freshman retention rate. The college is located in an urban setting, with a 21:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Conway, SC
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Key Horry-Georgetown Technical College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to HGTC, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to strengthen a superscore. Do not plan testing around HGTC’s April 1 financial aid priority deadline, since test scores are not required for aid.
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What you'll actually pay
HGTC is a public college with in-state tuition of $6,510 and out-of-state tuition of $10,710. To be considered for available aid, submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline.

At HGTC, out-of-state tuition is $10,710, while in-state tuition is $6,510. With room and board listed at $12,240, students living away from home should plan for housing and meal costs in addition to tuition and fees. Actual costs can vary based on program, course load, living arrangements, and financial need.
Student life at Horry-Georgetown Technical College
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Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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