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Gwinnett College

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Gwinnett College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Gwinnett 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 College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Gwinnett College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Gwinnett College is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Gwinnett College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Gwinnett College are Medical Office Management/Administration, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical Office Management/Administration

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $11,372
Books and Supplies $2,728
Total Cost $14,100

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Gwinnett College was $24,105. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Gwinnett College net price calculator

$24,105

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average $12,201
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Gwinnett College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $24,105 $159 $24,561 $25,040 $23,644
2021 $23,946 $3,224 (16%) $24,284 $24,042 $21,603 $20,084
2020 $20,722 $7,233 (54%) $20,805 $23,073 $23,427 $22,880 $24,603
2019 $13,489 $525 (4%) $13,489
2018 $14,014 $87 $14,025 $13,010 $17,548
2017 $13,927 $359 (3%) $13,992 $14,295
2016 $13,568 $4,660 (26%) $13,532 $13,801
2015 $18,228 $867 (5%) $18,307 $18,752
2014 $17,361 -- $17,774 $17,774

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Gwinnett College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Gwinnett College received on average $3,036 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.

$3,036
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 68 73% $3,036 $206,441
Other Federal Grant 68 73% $3,036 $206,441
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 68 73% $3,036 $206,441

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 74% of freshman students at Gwinnett College received $5,307 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,307
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 69 74% $5,307 $366,186
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 69 74% $5,307 $366,186

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$7,215
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Gwinnett College sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 92

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 61 students

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 115 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 71 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 79 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

68.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 115 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 36 students dropped out of the school.

31.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Gwinnett College is greatly skewed towards women students, with 87.6% of undergraduate students being women and 12.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 145, with 127 women and 18 men.

  • men 12.4% 18 students
  • women 87.6% 127 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 30% 44 students
  • 22-24 16% 23 students
  • 30-34 16% 23 students
  • 35-39 12% 18 students
  • 40-49 9% 13 students
  • 20-21 8% 11 students
  • 50-64 6% 8 students
  • 18-19 3% 5 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Gwinnett College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

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

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families