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
School Calendar
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
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
616 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
1,999 students
1,518 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
234 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
616 students
940 students
# 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%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
72%
31%
% White
13%
47%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
44%
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,834 is less than the state average of $4,117. 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 $7,686. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,834
$4,117
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,970
$7,686
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,800
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
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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