GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE

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Georgia Perimeter College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Decatur, GA). The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree.

Contacting the School

3251 Panthersville Rd
Decatur, GA 30034-3832
Main Phone: (404) 244-5090
Web Site: www.gpc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 11,215 (full-time equivalent) students. 55% of students attend full-time, while 45% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,264 male students and 1,743 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42% of the student body, while females made up 58%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (34)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (8)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 62.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 390. One quarter of students scored at least 500.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 380 or higher. One fourth of students scored 510 or higher.

Degree Levels

Certificate, 1-2 years
Associate's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Business Administration

Education

Special Education

Health Care

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Protective Services

Fire Safety

Repair And Mechanic

Electronic Equipment Installation And Repair

School Accreditation

Georgia Perimeter College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Georgia Perimeter College is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Weekend college
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 2,472
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 5,476
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 6,468

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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