Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043-5702 - 
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School Notes Overview:
In a nutshell, Gwinnett Tech's mission is to make you successful. Formally stated, the vision of Gwinnett Technical College is to be the recognized leader in providing relevant knowledge to students, businesses and their employees for life. The mission is to anticipate and exceed the educational and workforce training needs of our community....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Gwinnett County, GA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 3,762 students | 1,029 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 4,987 students | 1,461 students |
| Total Enrollment | 8,749 students | 2,225 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 57% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 46% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,424 | $2,847 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 56% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $504 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 25% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,098 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Gwinnett Technical College was established in 1984 under the name Gwinnett Area Technical School. Originally intended to be an area magnet school with an emphasis on health and business education programs, local industry leaders identified the critical need for adding additional programs that would prepare students for the emerging high-tech workplace.
- Today, Gwinnett Technical College continues to partner with business and industry to ensure that it remains a state-of-the-art educational and training facility for Gwinnett County and the surrounding region. Students and employers alike have come to recognize that a degree from Gwinnett Tech indicates a rigorous and relevant education designed to help students excel and succeed in a dynamic marketplace
- Gwinnett Technical College is your workforce specialist providing relevant knowledge for career advancement and improved quality of life. Our programs focus on real-world education for real-world jobs and help you gain the knowledge you need to realize your dreams.
- Serving the region for over 20 years, Gwinnett Tech is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has a long history of providing quality education for citizens and the business community.
- Profile last updated: 11/19/2009.
- Board delays funding N. Fulton tech campus (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
posted on September 2, 2010 at 10:41:18 pm
Board delays funding N. Fulton tech campus - Gwinnett Tech sees increase in student enrollment (Gwinnett Daily Post)
posted on July 28, 2010 at 02:43:56 am
Enrollment at Gwinnett Technical College continues to grow at a blistering pace, with significant increases posted for both the summer quarter and the 2010 academic year overall. - Weeklong camp introduces girls to construction (Gwinnett Daily Post)
posted on June 23, 2010 at 03:13:55 am
LAWRENCEVILLE — Kayla Sheppard wanted to learn some skills to complete minor repairs around the house. Photo slide show inside - Gwinnett Tech holds groundbreaking for center (Gwinnett Daily Post)
posted on April 23, 2010 at 03:02:49 am
This year, Gwinnett Technical College had to turn away 6,000 people interested in studying health care and life sciences. - Company moves HQ to Gwinnett (Gwinnett Daily Post)
posted on April 8, 2010 at 02:37:14 am
A New York-based company that distributes parts for and repairs high-tech products and consumer electronics is relocating one of its divisional headquarters to Gwinnett County, officials announced Wednesday.
In the News:
- Board delays funding N. Fulton tech campus (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
posted on September 2, 2010 at 10:41:18 pm
Board delays funding N. Fulton tech campus - Gwinnett Tech sees increase in student enrollment (Gwinnett Daily Post)
posted on July 28, 2010 at 02:43:56 am
Enrollment at Gwinnett Technical College continues to grow at a blistering pace, with significant increases posted for both the summer quarter and the 2010 academic year overall. - Weeklong camp introduces girls to construction (Gwinnett Daily Post)
posted on June 23, 2010 at 03:13:55 am
LAWRENCEVILLE — Kayla Sheppard wanted to learn some skills to complete minor repairs around the house. Photo slide show inside - Gwinnett Tech holds groundbreaking for center (Gwinnett Daily Post)
posted on April 23, 2010 at 03:02:49 am
This year, Gwinnett Technical College had to turn away 6,000 people interested in studying health care and life sciences. - Company moves HQ to Gwinnett (Gwinnett Daily Post)
posted on April 8, 2010 at 02:37:14 am
A New York-based company that distributes parts for and repairs high-tech products and consumer electronics is relocating one of its divisional headquarters to Gwinnett County, officials announced Wednesday.
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