Georgia Piedmont Technical College

School Highlights

Georgia Piedmont Technical College serves 2,615 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,615 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,834
  • Out-state tuition: $4,970
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 308 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
308 staff
209 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Georgia Piedmont Technical College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Georgia Piedmont Technical College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,615 students
2,400 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
616 students
882 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,999 students
1,518 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
234 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
616 students
940 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,999 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
5%
8%
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% Black
72%
31%
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% White
13%
47%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
7%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in GA.
Diversity Score
0.46
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
44%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,700
$29,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,834 is less than the state average of $3,753. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,970 is less than the state average of $7,419. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,834
$3,753
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,970
$7,419
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,800
$12,139
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Georgia Piedmont Technical College cost?
Georgia Piedmont Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,834 for In-State students and $4,970 for Out-State students.
What schools are Georgia Piedmont Technical College often compared to?
Georgia Piedmont Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Georgia State University-Perimeter College by visitors of our site.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,615 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,834
  • Out-state tuition: $4,970
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,753 per year for in-state students and $7,419 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,341 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Emory University-Oxford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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