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
School Resources
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
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
0
Total Faculty
11 staff
88 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
11
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
2,178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
183 students
797 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
162 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
855 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
77 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,635 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
71%
35%
% White
22%
38%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
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
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
SAT Reading
n/a
467
SAT Math
n/a
452
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
9
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: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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