- Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public community college based in Clarkston, Georgia. It is part of the Technical College System of Georgia and provides education for a three-county service area, mostly in the metro Atlanta area. The school's service area includes Dekalb, Rockdale, and Newton counties.
School Highlights
Georgia Piedmont Technical College serves 3,282 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,282 students
- In-state tuition: $2,834
- Out-state tuition: $4,970
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 129 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
Georgia Piedmont Technical 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
1961
Total Faculty
129 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Georgia Piedmont Technical College has grown by 25% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Georgia Piedmont Technical College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,282 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
832 students
797 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
2,450 students
1,381 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,282 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
832 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,450 students
1,678 students
% Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
11%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
75%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,700
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,834 is less than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,970 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,834
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,970
$6,774
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,800
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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