School Highlights
Helms College serves 294 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Minority enrollment: 76%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Helms College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
Helms College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
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
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
209 staff
Student Body
The student population of Helms College has declined by 12% over five years.
The Helms College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
294 students
2,604 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
294 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
294 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
294 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
67%
35%
% White
24%
39%
% Hawaiian
5%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6818%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$13,875
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$6,334
$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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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