School Highlights
Helms College serves 183 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Helms College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Helms College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
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
Private not-for-profit
Public
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
11 staff
88 staff
Student Body
The student population of Helms College has declined by 45% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Helms College diversity score of 0.45 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
183 students
2,178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
183 students
797 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
162 students
247 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
855 students
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
71%
35%
% White
22%
38%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$13,875
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$6,334
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helms College's ranking?
Helms College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Highest completion rates.
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