Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $17,924 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,924 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $26,400 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $21,117 | State avg: $16,729. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 44.12% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 48.24% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Helms College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$17,924
Books and supplies
$750
Fees and remainder
$7,726
Sticker price
$26,400
Average net price
$21,117
Average aid coverage
20%
$5,283 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Helms College pays approximately $21,117 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Georgia average of $16,729 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Helms College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Georgia and national averages.
Helms College net price
$21,117
Georgia average
$16,729
National average
$17,506
Helms College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,924 and average net price at $21,117. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$17,924
Current net price
$21,117
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Helms College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
Not available
10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.
Undergraduates
150
10-Year Median Earnings - Helms College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Who Attends Helms College?
Undergraduates
150
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
44.12%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
48.24%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 44.12% of Helms College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 48.24% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Helms College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Helms College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Helms College lists Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Helms College is listed at 3145 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907. Accreditor: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training.
Compare Schools
Compare Helms College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helms College | Not available | $17,924 | $21,117 | Not available |
| Miami Ad School-Atlanta | Not available | $19,400 | $28,032 | $106,192 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | 16.46% | $32,876 | $13,289 | $102,772 |
| Chamberlain University-Georgia | 96.15% | $19,686 | $31,471 | $92,405 |
| Emory University | 11.10% | $60,774 | $23,911 | $80,137 |
Similar Schools in Augusta
This local cluster focuses on nearby Augusta schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Augusta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Helms College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Helms College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Helms College tuition?
Helms College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,924.
What is Helms College's average net price?
Helms College's average net price in the local dataset is $21,117.
What does Helms College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $19,429 for Helms College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
Is Helms College accredited?
Helms College's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training.
How many students attend Helms College?
The local dataset lists 150 undergraduate students at Helms College.
What percentage of Helms College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Helms College in the local dataset is 44.12%.
What is the federal loan rate at Helms College?
The federal loan rate for Helms College in the local dataset is 48.24%.
Where should I verify Helms College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Helms College or the latest official federal education data.