GPC Economic Impact Rises by More Than 20%

06/17/2011
Contact: Beverly James
Phone: 678-891-2686
Fax: 678-891-2966
Author: Beverly James
Georgia Perimeter Colleges economic impact on the region grew by more than 20
percent from a little over half a billion dollars in fiscal year 2009 to more than $691 million in
fiscal year 2010.
The college provided 6,822 jobs that resulted in almost three-quarters of a billion dollars
in total annual economic impact in fiscal year 2010. Thats an increase of 38 percent over last
year. Not only did GPCs FY 2010 output impact on the region increase, but its overall
employment impact increased substantially, reflecting higher enrollments, more spending by
students in labor-intensive economic sectors, and higher overall employment multipliers.
According to the economic impact study released by the Board of Regents of the University
System of Georgia, the 35-institution system provides approximately 131,000 jobs and $12.6
billion in economic impact. This was 3.4 percent of all jobs in Georgia.
Even during these tough economic times, Georgia Perimeter Colleges ability to act as a key
driver for the economy is clearly visible, said GPC President Dr. Anthony Tricoli. Colleges
and universities educate the workforce, innovate through basic and applied research, and
collaborate with employers to help them become more competitive. Here at GPC, we strive to
continually offer a meaningful education that meets the demands of todays workforce.
While the country is wracked by a recession, GPC continues to focus on student success, and
it shows. Summer enrollment hit an historic high of approximately 16,900, with almost half due
to students taking online classes. Projections for the fall call for another record enrollment.
Our ability to become a vital factor in the economy rests directly with our commitment to
offer students an outstanding education from award-winning faculty. We continue our mission to
be affordable and accessible even as GPC realizes the need to offer an education that is both
dynamic and relevant, Tricoli said.

-# # # Georgia Perimeter College, the third largest institution of the University System of
Georgia, serves more than 25,000 students through four campuses and several sites in metro
Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.gpc.edu.