Gainesville State College
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- Gainesville State College, a University System of Georgia two-year institution, was established in 1964. Serving Northeast Georgia, Gainesville State College is a non-residential and co-educational institution. The main campus, located six miles southwest of downtown Gainesville and 45 miles northeast of Atlanta, is easily accessible from I-985, Exit 16. The Oconee Campus is located on Bishop Farms Parkway in Watkinsville.
School Highlights
Gainesville State College serves 8,328 students (62% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 58%.
Top Rankings
Gainesville State College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 404 teachers has grown by 39% over five years.
| Gainesville State College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 years but < 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 404 staff | 94 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Gainesville State College is a premier institution in the University System of Georgia. On our two campuses, Gainesville and Oconee, we provide a welcoming and nurturing environment that focuses on student success. In addition to our strong academic programs, the College provides a full array of extracurricular activities and opportunities for leadership development that lead to our students' personal and social development. Gainesville State College offers courses leading to the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, as well as several certificate programs. Ninety percent of Gainesville State College students are in programs that are transferable to four-year colleges and universities. The 150 acre main campus consists of 12 buildings including its most recent addition, the Science, Engineering and Technology building that is considered to be one of the top ranked teaching facilities in the state. Recreational facilities include a rustic walking/exercise trail, biking trail, track, tennis courts and gymnasium with an Olympic-size pool and newly enhanced fitness center. Gainesville State College integrates academic with extracurricular activities to emphasize development of the "whole person." Students can enjoy the "total college experience" by participating in student activities, intramurals, clubs and organizations, bands, chorus, student publications, cultural affairs programs, personalities and speakers, fine arts offerings, extended orientation, and international-intercultural studies programs.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Gainesville State College is Lanier Technical College (0.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Lanier Technical CollegePublic4,051 students | 0.30 Mi2535 Lanier Tech Drive
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 533-7000 0.304,051 - 9,124 students | 21.80 Mi5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 962-7580 21.809,124 - Truett McConnell UniversityPrivate not-for-profit3,001 students | 26.90 Mi100 Alumni Dr
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2134 26.903,001 - Gwinnett College-LilburnPrivate for-profit93 students | 27.20 Mi4230 Hwy 29 Ste 11
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 381-7200 27.2093 - Interactive College of Technology-ChambleePrivate for-profit419 students | 34.40 Mi5303 New Peachtree Rd
Chamblee, GA 30341
(770) 216-2960 34.40419
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