Georgia State University Perimeter College

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  • 2 Year
  • Atlanta, GA
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Overview

Total enrollment

17,437
Georgia State University Perimeter College overview
Georgia State University Perimeter College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Perimeter College serves as one of Georgia State University's primary two-year division campuses, located in Decatur, Georgia, approximately 8 miles east of downtown Atlanta. The Decatur campus, established in 1964, operates as part of a multi-campus system that includes five locations across metro Atlanta. The institution offers more than 30 academic pathways focused on associate degree programs, with notable concentrations in business administration, health sciences, and computer science. The Decatur location features modern classroom buildings, science laboratories, and a learning commons, while providing students access to Georgia State University's broader academic resources and transfer pathways. Students typically commute to campus, as the college does not provide on-campus housing facilities.

Georgia State University Perimeter College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

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Georgia State University Perimeter College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 760/1020
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 15/21

Acceptance Rate

90.8%
Georgia State University Perimeter College applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 26.5%
  • Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$3,104

Out of State Resident Tuition

$10,064

Breakdown

In State Costs for Georgia State University Perimeter College
  • Tuition $3,104
  • Books and Supplies $2,000
  • Other Fees $680
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $16,002
  • Budget for Other Expenses $7,040
  • Total One Year Cost $28,826

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Georgia State University Perimeter College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Foreign Languages. 89% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 9% in Health Professions, and 1% in Foreign Languages.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 89%
  • Health Professions 9%
  • Foreign Languages 1%
  • Library Science 0%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 0%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=244437.

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Last updated: August 2026