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Georgia Gwinnett College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 968
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 93%
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, GGC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that GGC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Georgia Gwinnett College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at GGC is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at GGC is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at GGC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,948

Cost of attendance at Georgia Gwinnett College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,734

Cost of attendance at Georgia Gwinnett College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Georgia Gwinnett College received on average $6,699 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,699
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,156 62% $5,247 $6,065,403
Other Federal Grant 1,197 64% $5,893 $7,054,422
State Grant/Scholarships 729 39% $3,501 $2,551,940
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 94 5% $4,560 $428,612
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,498 80% $6,699 $10,034,974

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Georgia Gwinnett College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Georgia Gwinnett College students is 21.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.3%.

21.2%

  • asian 21.6% 37 students
  • African American 13.9% 112 students
  • white 25.4% 149 students
  • unknown 40.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 26.7% 105 students
  • International Students 61.5% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 20.0% 16 students

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Georgia Gwinnett College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Georgia Gwinnett College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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