School Highlights
Helms College serves 183 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Helms College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Helms College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
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
Private not-for-profit
Public
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
11 staff
88 staff
Student Body
The student population of Helms College has declined by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Helms College diversity score of 0.45 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
183 students
1,835 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
183 students
797 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
183 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
855 students
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
71%
35%
% White
22%
38%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,875
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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: Highest completion rates.
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