School Highlights
Helms College serves 218 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Helms College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
Helms College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
209 staff
Student Body
The student population of Helms College has declined by 14% over five years.
The Helms College diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
218 students
2,604 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
218 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
218 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
78%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
10%
% Black
1%
35%
% White
3%
39%
% Hawaiian
17%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,875
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helms College's ranking?
Helms College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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