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Gwinnett Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 53%
On-time graduation rate 34%

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

One of the notable aspects of Gwinnett Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Gwinnett Technical 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 Gwinnett Tech is reported to be 34%, 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 35%.

The retention rate of students at Gwinnett Tech is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Gwinnett Tech do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,236

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,636

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Gwinnett Technical College received on average $5,983 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.

$5,983
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 146 59% $5,826 $850,525
Other Federal Grant 200 80% $4,950 $989,975
State Grant/Scholarships 98 39% $2,516 $246,544
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 1% $664 $1,993
Total Grant & Scholarships 207 83% $5,983 $1,238,512

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gwinnett Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Gwinnett Technical College students is 34.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.0%.

34.5%

  • asian 24.0% 6 students
  • African American 22.1% 21 students
  • white 43.4% 49 students
  • unknown 42.9% 3 students
  • hispanic 35.9% 23 students
  • International Students 62.5% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 3 students

Service Offerings

Gwinnett Technical 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

Gwinnett Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

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
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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