Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Atlanta, GA · Public · offers Associate's degrees
91%Acceptance rate
$11,453Average net price / year
22%Graduation rate
$47,384Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,903Median debt at graduation
13,693Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $3,104
- Out-of-state tuition
- $10,064
- Total cost of attendance
- $17,608
- Books & supplies
- $2,000
- Average net price
- $11,453
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $10,380
- $30–48k
- $10,367
- $48–75k
- $12,528
- $75–110k
- $15,622
- $110k+
- $16,785
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 90.8%
- Average SAT
- 919
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 400–520
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 360–500
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 15–21
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 22%
- First-year retention
- 66%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $37,844
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,384
- Median debt (graduates)
- $20,903
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 45%
- Students with federal loans
- 24%
Programs: what graduates earn
3 of 5 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 87 | $73,883 | $21,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 25 | $56,474 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,917 | $29,070 | $13,476 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 13,693
- Part-time
- 56%
- Women / men
- 62% / 38%
- White
- 13%
- Hispanic
- 17%
- Black
- 49%
- Asian
- 9%
- International
- 6%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 23:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $55,674 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 67%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- perimeter.gsu.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 94% of degrees
- Health Professions – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Georgia State University-Perimeter College?
90.8% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 919 on the SAT.
How much does Georgia State University-Perimeter College cost?
The average net price after grants is $11,453 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $3,104 and the full cost of attendance is $17,608.
How much do Georgia State University-Perimeter College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $47,384 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
22% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University Atlanta, GA · Public · 26,623 students |
$15,931 | 55% | 53% | $47,384 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA · Public · 18,785 students |
$12,116 | 14% | 94% | $102,772 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 7,298 students |
$22,585 | 11% | 91% | $80,137 |
| Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA · Public · 3,875 students |
$-914 | — | 49% | $30,350 |
| Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 3,603 students |
$37,702 | 64% | 49% | $42,712 |
| Spelman College Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 3,414 students |
$38,967 | 25% | 78% | $59,993 |
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 2,844 students |
$39,013 | 44% | 59% | $52,889 |
| Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 1,352 students |
$19,509 | 88% | 54% | $55,232 |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta, GA · Public · 1,228 students |
$5,258 | — | 17% | $33,252 |
| American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA · Private for-profit · 734 students |
$16,482 | — | 21% | $36,144 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.