Georgia Piedmont Technical College

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
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
832 students
797 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
2,450 students
1,381 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,282 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
832 students
855 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,450 students
1,678 students
% Asian
3%
4%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
8%
11%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
75%
35%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
8%
38%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.71

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$40,636
$39,345

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

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. View full 19-year historical data

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

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)

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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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)

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Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,059 per year for in-state students and $6,774 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,088 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Emory University-Oxford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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