- Georgia Perimeter College, a non-residential institution, serves diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students in Greater Metropolitan Atlanta. Placing learning first, we provide accessible and affordable high quality undergraduate credit and non-credit programs for students seeking to complete an associate degree, transfer to a senior college or university, prepare for immediate entry into a career, pursue personal goals or enhance current workplace skills. Our curriculum specializes in liberal arts and professional preparation and promotes international and intercultural understanding. We also serve the broader community as an educational, cultural, and economic resource.
School Highlights
Georgia State University-Perimeter College serves 17,437 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 17,437 students
- In-state tuition: $3,150
- Out-state tuition: $9,075
- Acceptance Rate: 91%
- Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Georgia State University-Perimeter College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 432 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1964
Total Faculty
432 staff
88 staff
Student Body
The student population of Georgia State University-Perimeter College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 24:1 over five years.
The Georgia State University-Perimeter College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
17,437 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
6,204 students
797 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
11,233 students
1,381 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
17,437 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,204 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11,233 students
1,678 students
% Asian
14%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
11%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
43%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
18%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
5%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,500
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,150 is more than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,075 is more than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,150
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,075
$6,774
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition Notes
$95 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,500
$12,069
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,310
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
91%
77%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Founded by the citizens of DeKalb County and the DeKalb Board of Education under the Junior College Act of 1958, Georgia Perimeter College opened as DeKalb College with its Clarkston Campus in 1964. It was the only public junior college in the state supported and controlled by a local board of education. It was established in order that any resident of the DeKalb School District who held a high school diploma or its equivalent and who desired to seek two years of postsecondary education might have the opportunity to do so. The college's Decatur (formerly known as South) Campus opened in 1972. Also beginning in 1972, students enrolled in DeKalb Area Technical School were able to enroll dually in vocational and collegiate programs, and the college was designated DeKalb Community College. As growth continued both for DeKalb County and the college, the Dunwoody (Formerly North) Campus was added and began operation in 1979. DeKalb College pioneered in Georgia in open-door admissions, personalized approaches to instruction, and community-related curricula and activities. The Decatur Campus is one of the most scenic college campuses in the entire Atlanta area. The campus is surrounded by lush landscaped acres; it even houses its own botanical garden. Several miles of walking trails and tree-lined walkways connect the north and south portions of the campus. On your tour you will find tennis courts, a basketball court and a junior Olympic size swimming pool. The campus boasts ample parking spaces and the lots are all conveniently located. College curricula feature transfer, learning support, career, continuing and distance education programs as well as joint educational offerings with other system institutions and state-supported technical institutes. Associate degrees are awarded to graduates who complete the two-year transfer and career programs. Georgia Perimeter College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Georgia State University-Perimeter College cost?
Georgia State University-Perimeter College's tuition is approximately $3,150 for In-State students and $9,075 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Georgia State University-Perimeter College?
The acceptance rate of Georgia State University-Perimeter College is 91%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.
What is Georgia State University-Perimeter College's ranking?
Georgia State University-Perimeter College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Georgia State University-Perimeter College located?
Georgia State University-Perimeter College is located in the Downtown Atlanta neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 2 other community '.colleges.' located in Downtown Atlanta.
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