Helms College
Helms College is a private non-profit college or university in Augusta, GA, with about 6 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 36.36% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,924
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,358 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 183 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.36%
Helms College: what the data shows
Common questions about Helms College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Helms College?
Helms College is located in Augusta, GA (ZIP 30907).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Helms College public or private?
Helms College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Helms College cost?
Published tuition: $17,924.
Average net price after aid: $25,358.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,130 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,250 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,529 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,291 |
| $110,001+ | $30,291 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $71,696.
How big is Helms College?
Total enrollment: 183 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Helms College?
150%-time completion rate: 36.36%.
First-year retention: 86.7%.
What do graduates of Helms College earn?
Median earnings: $24,003 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
67.33% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Helms College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (123 completions)
- Personal Services - 12.0503 (69 completions)
- Culinary Arts & Related Services (27 completions)
- CIP 510801 (11 completions)
- CIP 511011 (9 completions)
- CIP 470201 (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Helms College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.36%; net price $25,358. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$17,924
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Helms College was $17,924.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,358
2024 Value
In 2024 Helms College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,358.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$101,432 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,358 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$71,696 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Helms College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
67.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Helms College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Helms College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $12,764 | $12,764 | — |
| 2014 | $15,064 | $15,064 | $13,337 |
| 2015 | $15,311 | $15,311 | $15,950 |
| 2016 | $16,259 | $16,259 | $17,073 |
| 2017 | $17,072 | $17,072 | $17,002 |
| 2018 | $13,460 | $13,460 | $17,502 |
| 2019 | $13,460 | $13,460 | $20,173 |
| 2020 | $13,460 | $13,460 | $17,733 |
| 2021 | $13,460 | $13,460 | $20,957 |
| 2022 | $13,460 | $13,460 | $18,305 |
| 2023 | $17,924 | $17,924 | $21,117 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Helms College in 2024 is 183 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.36% 100% Completion Time
36.36% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.36% of students graduating from Helms College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Helms College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Helms College.
Top Programs by Completions
6 Programs Reporting Data
Personal Services - 12.0503: 69 completions
Culinary Arts & Related Services: 27 completions
CIP 51.0801: 11 completions
CIP 51.1011: 9 completions
CIP 47.0201: 7 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 123 completions
Most popular programs at Helms College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Helms College graduates.
About
Helms College is a private non-profit institution located in Augusta, GA, offering 6 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 183 students. The institution maintains a 36.36% graduation rate. Approximately 67.33% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Augusta, GA 30907
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.36% graduation rate at Helms College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Helms College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $17,924 and average net price is $25,358 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Helms College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Helms College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
How big is Helms College?
Total enrollment is about 183 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Helms College public or private?
Helms College is a private nonprofit institution located in Augusta, GA.
Is Helms College an HBCU?
No. Helms College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Helms College a tribal college?
No. Helms College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Helms College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Helms College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.2%).
Is Helms College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Helms College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.