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Georgia Gwinnett College

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, GA · Suburb · 11,344 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is a dynamic public institution renowned for its commitment to affordable, accessible higher education and its ranking as one of the most ethnically diverse regional colleges in the South. Prospective students can choose from a variety of in-demand majors, with GGC's strongest and most popular programs housed within its accredited School of Business, School of Health Sciences (particularly Nursing), and School of Science and Technology. The campus culture is vibrant, welcoming, and highly collaborative, offering a rich student experience that includes modern on-campus housing, competitive Grizzly athletics, and over 100 student organizations. What truly sets GGC apart is its intimate learning environment, which features exceptionally small class sizes—averaging only 20 students with zero giant lecture halls—and a dedicated mentorship model that pairs every student with a faculty advisor to guide them to graduation.


Wikipedia:Georgia Gwinnett College is a public college in Lawrenceville, Georgia. It is a member of the University System of Georgia. Georgia Gwinnett College opened on August 18, 2006. It has grown from its original 118 students in 2006 to approximately 12,000 students in 2024.

Location
Lawrenceville, GA, 30043 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
34 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,547
Out-of-state COA
$31,859
Avg net price
$15,844
Room & board
$15,220
In-state tuition
$4,532
Out-of-state tuition
$13,844
Books & supplies
$1,420/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,356
$30–48k
$14,738
$48–75k
$16,572
$75–110k
$19,095
$110k+
$20,986
Admissions
Admit rate
96%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
20

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
21%
4-yr on-time completion
6%
1st-yr retention
63%
Transfer-out rate
38%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
23%
Transferred
41%
Still enrolled
3%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,756
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,730
Median debt
$20,076
Monthly loan payment
$213
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$16,724
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,294
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
52%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$27,959
Independent students
24%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
32%
Race & ethnicity
White
19%
Hispanic
28%
Black
33%
Asian
11%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$36,756
10 years after entry
$47,730
Business/Commerce, General336
Psychology, General140
Computer and Information Sciences, General123
Biology, General94
Criminal Justice and Corrections66
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness65
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing56
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52
Film/Video and Photographic Arts43
English Language and Literature, General35
Political Science and Government35
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services22
History21
Natural Resources Conservation and Research19
Chemistry18
Educational Administration and Supervision11
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Institutional
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
74%
Avg faculty salary
$8,110/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,730
Federal loan rate
25%

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