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Georgia Perimeter College (GPC)
- 3251 Panthersville Rd
- Decatur, GA 30034
- OPEID College Code: 00156200
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- General Phone: (678) 891-2300
- President: Anthony S. Tricoli
- Website: www.gpc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 21,473
- College Alias: GPC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - GPC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,541 | 5,710 | 9,251 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,470 (70%) | 3,655 (64%) | 6,125 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,098 (85%) | 1,662 (45%) | 3,760 (61%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 66%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 10% | 31% | 44% | 3% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,753 | $2,968 | $2,028 | $2,059 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.5% | 9.9% | 9.1% |
| Number in Default | 161 | 256 | 184 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,448 | 2,568 | 2,003 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,234 | $2,088 | $1,822 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,474 | $6,896 | $6,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,234 | $3,088 | $2,822 |
| Out of State | $8,474 | $7,896 | $7,446 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,034 | $9,888 | $9,622 |
| Out of State | $15,274 | $14,696 | $14,246 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,034 | $5,888 | $5,622 |
| Out of State | $11,274 | $10,696 | $10,246 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literature | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 2 | 2 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | - | 1 |
| Dental Hygiene | - | 36 |
| Medical Assistance | - | 2 |
| Nursing | - | 75 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | 1,393 |
| Library Science | ||
| Library Assistant | - | 1 |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Fire Protection and Safety Technology | - | 4 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,473 Undergraduate: 21,473
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,236 Female: 13,237
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,236 Female: 13,237
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,278 Part-Time: 12,195
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,278 Part-Time: 12,195
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 910 | 4% |
| American Indian | 53 | 0.2% |
| Black | 8,405 | 39% |
| Asian | 1,977 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1,097 | 5% |
| White | 8,483 | 40% |
| Unknown | 548 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 927 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,925 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,657 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,681 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,147 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,680 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,100 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,022 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 214 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 120 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,817 | 1,134 | 1,683 |
| Faculty Status | 468 | 468 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 227 | 227 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,252 | 449 | 803 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,194 | 391 | 803 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 54 | 54 | - |
| Other Professionals | 464 | 244 | 220 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,047 | 387 | 660 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 471 | 189 | 282 |
| Skilled Crafts | 25 | 24 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 234 | 159 | 75 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,423 (391) | $44,469 (167) | $46,134 (224) |
| Professor | $59,103 (35) | $56,395 (15) | $61,133 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $52,776 (120) | $51,859 (46) | $53,345 (74) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,204 (66) | $43,946 (32) | $44,447 (34) |
| Instructor | $37,860 (169) | $37,615 (73) | $38,047 (96) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,716 (58) | $72,517 (25) | $76,383 (33) |
| Professor | $101,460 (7) | $87,671 (3) | $111,802 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $77,291 (31) | $75,497 (14) | $78,770 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,839 (14) | $70,197 (6) | $60,820 (8) |
| Instructor | $53,259 (6) | $35,889 (2) | $61,944 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,452 (449) | $46,404 (192) | $48,235 (257) |
| Professor | $63,088 (42) | $58,951 (18) | $66,190 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $54,924 (151) | $54,172 (60) | $55,420 (91) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,753 (80) | $46,076 (38) | $45,460 (42) |
| Instructor | $38,056 (175) | $37,395 (75) | $38,553 (100) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $324,298 | $154,895 | $169,403 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 125 | 80 | 45 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 125 | 80 | 45 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Soccer | 47 | 30 | 17 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Tennis | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 10% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 7% |
| Female | 12% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 19% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 4% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 12% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
