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School Overview
Georgia Perimeter College, locally referred to as “Georgia Perimeter” or GPC, is a unit of the University System of Georgia that offers two-year associate degrees and four-year bachelor’s degree programs. In May of 2011, Georgia Perimeter launched its first two bachelor’s degree programs: a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sign Language Interpreting. Altogether, GPC offers over 40 programs at several campuses located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Programs of study include Nursing, Education, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, and Sign Language Interpreting.
Georgia Perimeter College was established in 1958 as DeKalb College by the Gabe County Board of Education. It opened its doors to the public and started offering courses in Clarkston, Georgia, in 1964. Its reach and influence grew as the college launched new campuses through the Atlanta metro area. The college’s name was changed from DeKalb College to Georgia Perimeter College in 1997.
The mission of Georgia Perimeter College in Decatur, Georgia, is to provide its students with an exceptional two-year higher education designed to prepare them for entry-level positions in a varity of health service, security and liberal arts career fields or to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university (although Georgia Perimeter now offers bachelor’s degrees). Georgia Perimeter also offers students a large variety of extracurricular activities to ensure students have a fun, enriching, well rounded college experience.
Whether you’re interested in focusing entirely on your education, getting involved in academic clubs, participating in an ethnic organization, or running for student government, Georgia Perimeter college is going to have something tailored to your unique tastes and desires. There are also regular activities, events and forums held on campus to ensure that there is never a dull moment for students.
The school offers an associate’s of art (A.A.) and associate’s of science (A.S.) degree in a variety of subject areas as well as career certification courses and programs designed to prepare students to launch a career in nursing, sign language interpretation, fire management and more.
To apply to Georgia Perimeter you’ll need to have maintained a mininum high school GPA of 2.0, graduated from high school or completed a GED program.
To be considered for financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) you’ll need to complete the FAFSA application which can be accessed online.
General Information
| Admission Office 555 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021-2361 (678) 891-3250 (888) 696-2780 Fax: (404) 299-4574 Contact: Douglas Ruch College Registrar | Main Address 555 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021-2361 (678) 891-3250 |
| Size Total undergrads: 22,808 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 4,630 (Video) Applying to GSU Perimeter College with GSU's Application Degree-seeking undergrads: 21,036 Setting Urban setting Very large city (over 500,000) Commuter campus | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
| Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 | Admissions Policies/Requirements Admission requirements: Required for Some: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Very important admission factors: Rigor of secondary school record Considered: Interview A note about the college’s admission requirements: Admission based on high school GPA. Any college preparatory curriculum deficiencies must be satisfied by placement testing or substituting college coursework. |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $2,234 | $2,322 | $2,828 | $2,680 | -5.23% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $3,234 | $3,822 | $4,328 | $4,180 | -3.42% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,954 | 65% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,714 | 57% | $6,788,332 | $3,961 |
| • Federal grants | 1,335 | 44% | $5,212,908 | $3,905 |
| • Pell grants | 1,335 | 44% | $4,832,401 | $3,620 |
| • Other federal grants | 544 | 18% | $380,507 | $699 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 621 | 21% | $1,382,941 | $2,227 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 84 | 3% | $192,483 | $2,291 |
| Student loan financial aid | 615 | 20% | $2,459,648 | $3,999 |
| • Federal student loans | 607 | 20% | $2,451,476 | $4,039 |
| • Other student loans | 18 | 1% | $8,172 | $454 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 1635 | 18 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | – | – | – | 7 | 16 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | – | – | – | 7 | 16 |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | – | – | – | 186 | – |
| Dental Hygiene/hygienist | – | – | – | 21 | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 164 | – |
| Surgical Technology/technologist | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/technician | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 1434 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | 1434 | – |
| Library Science | – | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | – | – | – | 2 | 2 |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Undergraduate Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing (Video) HOW TO GET INTO Georgia Tech? | College Admissions - Georgia Institute of Technology | College vlog Business Administration/Management A Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science A Education Education – General A Engineering Engineering – General A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences See Also Top 9 Compliance Job Boards To Source Qualified Professionals10 Qualities That Make a Great Nurse - Minority NurseAlamo City Performing Arts Association, Inc.The 20 Richest Female Rappers in the WorldDental Hygiene A History History – General A Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Library Science Library Assistance A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Philosophy & Religion Philosophy A Physical Sciences Chemistry A (Video) Watch This BEFORE Going To Kennesaw State | Admission, Housing (FA, Application Process, ACT/SAT)🦉💛 Psychology Psychology – General A Security & Protective Services Fire Services Administration A,C Social Sciences Anthropology A | Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (404) 413-2000 |
| Website: | perimeter.gsu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | perimeter.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/ |
| Address: | 33 Gilmer St., Atlanta, GA 30303-3083 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 18,573 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 10,188 (55% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $3,360 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $9,712 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 80% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,306 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Georgia State University-Perimeter College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 2 | 6 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Georgia State University-Perimeter College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $3,360 |
| Out-of-state | $9,712 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,078 | 80% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,865 | 72% | $5,306 |
| Student loan aid | 837 | 32% | $5,004 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 9,960 | 54% | $4,090 |
| Federal student loans | 5,661 | 31% | $5,651 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Georgia State University-Perimeter College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted.View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Georgia State University-Perimeter College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 11,615 | 4,399 | 7,216 | Percent admitted | 100% | 69% | 69% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 34% | 37% | 32% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Georgia State University-Perimeter College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 18,573 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 18,573 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Georgia State University-Perimeter College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
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FAQs
What happened to Georgia Perimeter College? ›
Georgia Perimeter College was originally a public community college founded by an Atlanta area county board of education before merging with Georgia State University in 2016 to create one of the largest universities in the United States with over 50,000 students.
What GPA do you need for Georgia Perimeter College? ›High school GPA of 3.5. Composite national SAT score of 1800. Verbal score of 650.
What is the difference between Georgia State University and Georgia State University Perimeter College? ›Georgia Perimeter College became Perimeter College, the 10th college within Georgia State University. Prior to the consolidation, Georgia State and Georgia Perimeter already shared a history forged in part by students. Nearly 1,500 Georgia Perimeter students annually transferred to Georgia State.
What are the admission requirements for Georgia State University? ›Georgia State University is less selective with an acceptance rate of 76%. Students that get into Georgia State University have an SAT score between 1060–1250 or an ACT score of 19–27. Regular applications are due April 1.
Is Georgia Perimeter College accredited? ›As part of Georgia State University, Perimeter College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) to award associate degrees. Successful completion of a pathway at Perimeter College leads to an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree.
Does Perimeter College have dorms? ›Georgia State University's Perimeter College is non-residential and does not provide on-campus housing.
Can I get into GSU with a 2.5 GPA? ›Is your high school GPA good enough for Georgia State University? The average high school GPA for admitted students at Georgia State University is 3.49 on a 4.0 scale.
Can you transfer from Perimeter College to GSU? ›Students who transition from Perimeter College to Georgia State's downtown Atlanta campus must achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA in at least 30 credit hours of study. Proof of lawful presence must be provided to receive complete admission to the Atlanta campus.
Is Perimeter College a good school? ›Perimeter College ranks 20th in the nation for student success among 838 two-year colleges in the ranking, which tracked students who entered college in 2015.
What is Georgia State University famous for? ›Georgia State is one of the nation's leading urban research universities and the only one in Georgia. It is internationally recognized as the leader in introducing advanced technology, programs and initiatives that foster student success. The university has raised its graduation rates by 62 percent since 2010.
What is the acceptance rate for Perimeter College? ›
What is the acceptance rate for Georgia State University? › What GPA do you need for Georgia State College? ›| High School core GPA | 3.24 – 3.76 |
|---|---|
| SAT (combined) | 1030 – 1220 |
| ACT (composite) | 20 – 26 |
Average GPA: 3.49
The average GPA at Georgia State University is 3.49. This makes Georgia State University Moderately Competitive for GPAs.
Transfer Requirements
To transfer to Georgia State, you must: Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 for all college-level coursework attempted at previously attended regionally accredited institutions.
Perimeter College is an associate-degree-granting college within Georgia State University and is the major provider of associate degrees and student transfer opportunities in the state of Georgia.
Is Georgia Perimeter College a community college? ›Find Your Field of Study. RANKED AMONG THE TOP 20 TWO-YEAR COLLEGES IN THE NATION, GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY'S PERIMETER COLLEGE IS ATLANTA'S GATEWAY TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Does GA have community colleges? ›For the 2022-23 school year, there are 71 community colleges serving 230,794 students in Georgia (56 public colleges and 15 private colleges). For Georgia community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,028 per year for in-state students and $7,597 for out-of-state students.
What is gender inclusive housing? ›Gender-inclusive housing is an option in which two or more students share a room or apartment regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, identity, or expression.
How much does housing cost at Georgia State? ›| Room Type | Residence Hall | Total Cost Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Studio, 1 Bath (2 Occupants) | University Lofts | $3,252 |
| Single Bed | Piedmont North | $6,261 |
| Single Bed,Shared Bath | Piedmont North | $5,886 |
| Single Room | Greek Town Houses | $3,969 |
Is GSU Perimeter College good? ›
Georgia Perimeter is an above-average public college located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,624 undergraduate students.
What SAT score is required for UGA? ›At UGA, the only minimum score requirements in place are the ones required by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for admission to its research universities: that is, an SAT-EBRW of 480 and SAT-Math of 440, or subscores of 17 on both the English and Math sections of the ACT.
Does Georgia State University require an essay? ›Is the essay section required for Georgia State University? The essay is only required for a holistic review. If you do not complete the essay, you will be reviewed on academic merit only.
Does Georgia State University have dorms? ›Piedmont Central is the newest residence hall at Georgia State and houses about 1,200 residents. Piedmont Central offers two private bedrooms and one shared bath for two residents or two shared bedrooms with one shared bath for four residents.
What GPA do you need to transfer to KSU? ›You should apply for Transfer Freshman admission if you:
First-Year Student Announcement: First-year students applying to Kennesaw State University for the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2023 semesters may be admitted without an ACT or SAT score if they have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Transition is planning for one's future after high school while still in high school. The transition from school to work, or from secondary to post-secondary education is often a difficult one for young people, particularly those with disabilities.
How many credits can you transfer to Georgia State? ›Transfer Credit Policy
Minimum credits - 30 credits. Maximum credits from a two-year institution - 60 credits. Maximum credits from a four-year institution - 81 credits.
RANKED AMONG THE TOP 20 TWO-YEAR COLLEGES IN THE NATION, GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY'S PERIMETER COLLEGE IS ATLANTA'S GATEWAY TO HIGHER EDUCATION. STUDY AT ANY OF FIVE METRO ATLANTA LOCATIONS – OR ONLINE.
When did Georgia Perimeter become Georgia State? ›1998: Renamed Georgia Perimeter College. 2016: Board of Regents approved the consolidation of Georgia Perimeter College and Georgia State University, making Georgia State the largest university in the University System of Georgia.
Is Perimeter College a good college? ›Perimeter College ranks 20th in the nation for student success among 838 two-year colleges in the ranking, which tracked students who entered college in 2015.
Does GA have community colleges? ›
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 71 community colleges serving 230,794 students in Georgia (56 public colleges and 15 private colleges). For Georgia community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,028 per year for in-state students and $7,597 for out-of-state students.
What are the benefits of attending a local community college? ›- Increased course options and availability. ...
- Less-expensive courses. ...
- Supportive environment. ...
- It's More Affordable. ...
- There Are Smaller Classes. ...
- You'll Have More Flexibility. ...
- You Can Transfer Your Credits. ...
- You'll Have More Job Opportunities.
Georgia State is one of the nation's leading urban research universities and the only one in Georgia. It is internationally recognized as the leader in introducing advanced technology, programs and initiatives that foster student success. The university has raised its graduation rates by 62 percent since 2010.
What kind of college is Perimeter College? ›Perimeter College is an associate-degree-granting college within Georgia State University and is the major provider of associate degrees and student transfer opportunities in the state of Georgia.
How many black students attend Georgia State? ›| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 2,162 |
| Black or African American | 1,308 |
| International | 1,014 |
| Asian | 375 |
States where you can earn a community college bachelor's degree. Florida and Washington top the list of 24 states that now offer bachelor's degrees at community college. Other states include California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Oregon, South Carolina, and Texas.
Are community colleges free? ›Some community colleges in the United States offer free tuition, but the vast majority are not free. As of 2022, 20 states provide tuition-free community college, meaning that if you are a resident of that state and meet certain requirements, you can attend classes free of charge.
Do community college have dorms? ›About 28 percent of all community colleges offer on-campus housing, even though only one percent of community college students live on campus. Public two-year colleges with residential housing are spread across most of the United States, but the number of dorms in each state and dorm capacity varies.