Waycross College was a two-year college. The College's philosophy was to provide opportunities for those who need special preparation for regular college-level courses, while giving well-prepared students immediate access to transfer courses that can be applied toward advanced study appropriate to their academic goals.

The Board of Regents of the University System approved the establishment of a two-year college in the Ware County-Waycross area in December 1970. A site for the college was approved by the Board in February 1973. A bond issue was approved in May 1973. An official name, Waycross Junior College, was approved by the Board of Regents in January 1975. Waycross Junior College opened for classes in September 1976. In June 1987, the official name was changed to Waycross College.

School Highlights

Waycross College serves 833 students (47% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Student Body

The student population of Waycross College has declined by 12% over five years.
The Waycross College diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.