Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Highlands College is a public college or university in Rome, GA, with about 12 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 20.66% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,120
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,928 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,761 40.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 20.66%
Georgia Highlands College: what the data shows
Common questions about Georgia Highlands College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Georgia Highlands College?
Georgia Highlands College is located in Rome, GA (ZIP 30161-3897).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Georgia Highlands College public or private?
Georgia Highlands College is a Public institution.
How much does Georgia Highlands College cost?
Published tuition: $3,120 in-state, $10,080 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,928.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,473 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,989 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,827 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,618 |
| $110,001+ | $12,363 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,480.
How big is Georgia Highlands College?
Total enrollment: 4,761 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Highlands College?
150%-time completion rate: 20.66%.
First-year retention: 59.3%.
What do graduates of Georgia Highlands College earn?
Median earnings: $37,516 six years after entry; $43,184 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
41.09% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Georgia Highlands College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (820 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (547 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (141 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (39 completions)
- CIP 510602 (26 completions)
- CIP 520203 (21 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (20 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (18 completions)
- CIP 511504 (3 completions)
- CIP 030101 (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Georgia Highlands College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 20.66%; median earnings $43,184 at 10 years; net price $6,928. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,120
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Georgia Highlands College was $3,120.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,928
2024 Value
In 2024 Georgia Highlands College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,928.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,712 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,928 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,480 4-Year In-State Tuition
$40,320 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Georgia Highlands College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.03% 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 Georgia Highlands 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 Georgia Highlands 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 | $2,720 | $8,360 | $5,993 |
| 2014 | $2,595 | $8,521 | $6,241 |
| 2015 | $3,115 | $9,190 | $6,805 |
| 2016 | $3,245 | $9,320 | $5,938 |
| 2017 | $3,288 | $9,485 | $6,732 |
| 2018 | $3,288 | $9,485 | $6,482 |
| 2019 | $3,344 | $9,696 | $6,229 |
| 2020 | $3,344 | $9,696 | $6,574 |
| 2021 | $3,344 | $9,696 | $6,848 |
| 2022 | $3,344 | $9,696 | $6,144 |
| 2023 | $2,944 | $9,296 | $6,588 |
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
40.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Georgia Highlands College in 2024 is 4,761 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.3%
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
20.00% 100% Completion Time
20.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.00% of students graduating from Georgia Highlands College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Georgia Highlands College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$43,184 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.79% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1458.31% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Georgia Highlands College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 547 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 141 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 39 completions
CIP 51.0602: 26 completions
CIP 52.0203: 21 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 20 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 18 completions
CIP 51.1504: 3 completions
CIP 03.0101: 2 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 820 completions
Most popular programs at Georgia Highlands College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Georgia Highlands College graduates.
About
Georgia Highlands College is a public institution located in Rome, GA, offering 12 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 4,761 students. The institution maintains a 20.66% graduation rate. Approximately 41.09% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Rome, GA 30161-3897
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 20.66% graduation rate at Georgia Highlands 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 Georgia Highlands College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $3,120 and average net price is $6,928 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Georgia Highlands College earn?
Median earnings are $37,516 six years after entry and $43,184 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Highlands College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 20.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Georgia Highlands College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is Georgia Highlands College?
Total enrollment is about 4,761 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Georgia Highlands College public or private?
Georgia Highlands College is a public institution located in Rome, GA.
Is Georgia Highlands College an HBCU?
No. Georgia Highlands College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Georgia Highlands College a tribal college?
No. Georgia Highlands College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Georgia Highlands College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Georgia Highlands College does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.9%).
Is Georgia Highlands College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Georgia Highlands 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.