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Augusta, Georgia

Helms College

Certificate-granting private nonprofit serving about 183 students in a city setting.

Private Certificate
Students
183
Undergraduate enrollment
Avg Net Price
$25,358
After grants & aid
Graduation Rate
36.4%
Completion within 150% time

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker price rarely equals what families pay. The average student at Helms College pays about $25,358 per year after grants and scholarships are applied. Graduates leave with a median federal loan balance of $9,500.

In-state tuition & fees$17,924
Out-of-state tuition & fees$17,924
Total cost of attendance$30,291
Average net price$25,358
Median federal debt at graduation$9,500
Students receiving Pell Grants67%
Students taking federal loans61%
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Outcomes & Return on Investment

Six years after entry the median is $24,003.

Graduation Rate
36.4%
Within 150% of normal time
Retention Rate
86.7%
First-year students who return
Earnings · 6 yr
$24,003
Median, 6 years after entry

Earnings figures cover students who received federal financial aid and are measured from the year they entered, not the year they graduated. They reflect all former students, including those who did not complete a degree.

Most Popular Majors

Share of degrees and certificates awarded by field at Helms College.

Culinary & Personal Services66.4%
Health Professions17.4%
Mechanic & Repair Technology16.1%

Explore these fields statewide: Culinary & Personal Services · Health Professions · Mechanic & Repair Technology

Student Body

Helms College enrolls about 183 students in a city setting, with 0% attending part-time.

Women50.8%
Men49.2%
White21.9%
Black or African American74.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Helms College cost?

At Helms College, published in-state tuition is $17,924 per year, the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,358. Net price is usually the more useful number because it reflects what families actually pay after aid.

What is the graduation rate at Helms College?

Helms College reports a 36.4% completion rate. This measures students who finished within 150% of the normal program length.

How we source this

Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the federal dataset institutions are required to report into. We do not estimate, model, or fill gaps — when a school does not report a value, we leave it blank. Read our full methodology →

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