Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Georgia State University-Perimeter College is one of the twenty-four public 2-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Atlanta.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 18,732 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,275 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,194 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 67%). Every year 13% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Georgia State University-Perimeter College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,224, and fees were $1,080. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,421 and $1,080 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students18,732 |
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 18 | 134 |
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Lanier Technical College
45 miles away |
West Georgia Technical College
46 miles away |
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
56 miles away |
Athens Technical College
62 miles away |
North Georgia Technical College
78 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1969 - Current |
Admission
59%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $20 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $93/credit | |
In State Students | $93/credit | |
Out of State Students | $351/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $4,185 | $4,185 | $15,795 |
ADN | 70 | $6,510 | $6,510 | $24,570 |
BSN | 125 | $11,625 | $11,625 | $43,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 74% of Georgia State University-Perimeter College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 53% | $4,539 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $2,867 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $1,658 |
Federal Student Loans | 31% | $4,878 |
Private Loans | -- | $4,479 |
$5,905
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,238 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,443 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,295 |
$75,001 to $110,000$9,997 |
Over $110,000$10,600 |
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Student Population
18,732
Undergrads
0
Graduates
11,247
Women
7,485
Men
38%
Full-time
62%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
44% |
White |
24% |
Hispanic |
11% |
Asian |
10% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.