- 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 4,101 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,101 students
- In-state tuition: $2,834
- Out-state tuition: $4,970
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 308 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
308 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Georgia Piedmont Technical College has grown by 56% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Georgia Piedmont Technical College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,101 students
2,604 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
851 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
3,250 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
410 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
851 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,250 students
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
76%
35%
% White
8%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,700
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,834 is less than the state average of $3,403. 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 $7,170. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,834
$3,403
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,970
$7,170
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,800
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$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) , 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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