# Helms College

> Helms College is a private nonprofit college in Macon, GA, with 183 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $26,862 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 72%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $32,537.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/helms-college-1178
- Location: Macon, GA, United States
- Setting: Midsize city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Two-year arts college
- Official website: https://www.helms.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 481155
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $17,924 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,924 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $26,862 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 78.7% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 72% |
| First-year retention rate | 56% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $32,537 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 183 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Helms College tuition?

Tuition at Helms College is $17,924 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $26,862 a year.

### What is the average net price at Helms College?

The average net price at Helms College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $26,862 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Helms College?

72% of first-time, full-time students at Helms College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Helms College?

The closest matches are Remington College-Shreveport Campus, Fortis College-Richmond, and United States Sports Academy, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/helms-college-1178. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.