Georgia State University-Perimeter College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,280

2021 Average Net Price

$9,889

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.36%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

7,981 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

15,353

35.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

23.5%

608 Graduates

About

Georgia State University-Perimeter College is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Georgia State University-Perimeter College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,419 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (109 degrees), and Radiation Therapist (14 degrees).

In 2021, 2,542 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgia State University-Perimeter College. 69.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,189 degrees), 2.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (470 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is $2,280, which is $−5,688 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is $2,280, which is $−5,688 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,889.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Georgia State University-Perimeter College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,280

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Georgia State University-Perimeter College was $2,280. The cost of tuition at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is $−5,688 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Georgia State University-Perimeter College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,889

2021 Value

15.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Georgia State University-Perimeter College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,889. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Georgia State University-Perimeter College grew by 15.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Georgia State University-Perimeter College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,240

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Georgia State University-Perimeter College was of $11,240 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Georgia State University-Perimeter College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Georgia State University-Perimeter College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.54% with respect to 2020, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Georgia State University-Perimeter College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.36%

2019 Default Rate

286

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Georgia State University-Perimeter College was 2.36%, which represents 286 out of the 12143 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Georgia State University-Perimeter College received 7,981 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 22.4% annual growth. Out of those 7,981 applicants, 7,980 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 15,353 students enrolled at Georgia State University-Perimeter College in 2021.

Georgia State University-Perimeter College has an overall enrollment yield of 37.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,980

Accepted Out of 7,981

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Georgia State University-Perimeter College was 100% (7,980 admissions from 7,981 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 22.4%, while admissions declined by −0.647%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Georgia State University-Perimeter College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Georgia State University-Perimeter College had a total enrollment of 15,353 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is 5,426 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,927. This means that 35.3% of students enrolled at Georgia State University-Perimeter College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Georgia State University-Perimeter College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.8% Black or African American, 20.6% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 5.11% Two or More Races, 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0847% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Georgia State University-Perimeter College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Georgia State University-Perimeter College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,353 students. The full-time enrollment at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is 5,426 and the part-time enrollment is 9,927. This means that 35.3% of students enrolled at Georgia State University-Perimeter College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Georgia State University-Perimeter College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Georgia State University-Perimeter College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Georgia State University-Perimeter College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Georgia State University-Perimeter College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
6,718 enrolled students
White
3,156 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,079 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is 43.8% Black or African American, 20.6% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 5.11% Two or More Races, 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0847% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 62 students (0.404%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 972 more women than men received degrees from Georgia State University-Perimeter College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is black or african american (1,189 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (470 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,419 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (109 degrees) and Radiation Therapist (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Georgia State University-Perimeter College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,419 degrees awarded), Health (123 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia State University-Perimeter College are Registered nurses (1,344,442 people), Medical & health services managers (151,385 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (138,720 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,171 people), and Pharmacists (132,639 people).

The most specialized majors at Georgia State University-Perimeter College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,419 degrees awarded), Health (123 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia State University-Perimeter College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Sales engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Georgia State University-Perimeter College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,419 degrees awarded), Health (123 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia State University-Perimeter College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,480,955 people), Elementary & secondary schools (381,219 people), Outpatient care centers (227,587 people), Offices of physicians (202,245 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (195,741 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Georgia State University-Perimeter College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
2,419 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
109 degree-majors awarded
Radiation Therapist
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Georgia State University-Perimeter College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 2,419 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Georgia State University-Perimeter College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

785

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,757

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 785 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia State University-Perimeter College, which is 0.447 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,757).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Georgia State University-Perimeter College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 773 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia State University-Perimeter College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.47 times less than the 1646 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1646 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia State University-Perimeter College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.13 times more than the 773 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 6% of students graduating from Georgia State University-Perimeter College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (36.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is Female and Asian (36.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.493% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,189 degrees awarded
White
470 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
342 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is black or african american (1,189 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (470 degrees).

0.315% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
884 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
305 degrees awarded
White Female
296 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is black or african american female (884 degrees awarded). There were 2.9 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (305 degrees).

Operations

Georgia State University-Perimeter College employs 134 Associate professors, 114 Assistant professors and 52 Lecturers. Most academics at Georgia State University-Perimeter College are Female Associate professor (77), Female Assistant professor (65), and Male Associate professor (57).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgia State University-Perimeter College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 38 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 16 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$68M

2021 Salaries

12.1%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Georgia State University-Perimeter College paid a median of $68M in salaries, a 12.1% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.8M

Instructional Salaries

394

Number of Employees

In 2021, Georgia State University-Perimeter College paid a total of $21.8M to 394 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

134 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Georgia State University-Perimeter College were Associate professor with 134 employees, Assistant professor with 114 employees, and Lecturer with 52 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgia State University-Perimeter College were Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees, Management with 29 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Georgia State University-Perimeter College was Female Associate professor with 77 employees, Female Assistant professor with 65 employees, and Male Associate professor with 57 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Georgia State University-Perimeter College.