Gainesville State College

3820 Mundy Mill Rd
Oakwood, GA 30566
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Tel: (678) 717-3555
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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 is one of 2 community colleges within Hall County, GA.
  • The nearest community college to Gainesville State College is Lanier Technical College (0.3 miles away).

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School Overview

    Gainesville State College(GA) Community College Avg.
    Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
    Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
    Institution ControlPublicPublic
    Total Faculty- staff94 staff
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    Student Body

    • The Gainesville State College diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
    Total Enrollment-2,588 students
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    Student : Teacher Ratio0:127:1
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    # Full-Time Students-1,115 students
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    # Part-Time Students-1,473 students
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    % Asian    		-
    3%
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    % Hispanic    		-
    5%
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    % Black    		-
    33%
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    % White    		-
    48%
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    % Two or more races    		-
    1%
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    % Non Resident races    		-
    1%
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    % Unknown races
    100%
    9%
    Diversity Score0.000.65
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    Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,100$29,600
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    Finances and Admission

      % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid73%93%
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      Median Debt for Graduates$9,775$9,775
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      Median Debt for Dropouts$4,500$4,490
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      Acceptance Rate99%53%
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      SAT Total Avg.1,4251,390
      SAT Reading475470
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      SAT Math485455
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      SAT Writing465465
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      ACT Total Avg.6661
      ACT Composite2018
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      ACT English1918
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      ACT Math2018
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      ACT Writing77
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      Source: 2016 (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

      • College Location Mi. Students
      • Lanier Technical College
        Public
        3,695 students | 0.30 Mi2990 Landrum Education Dr
        Oakwood,  GA  30566
        (770) 531-6300         0.303,695
      • Gwinnett Technical College
        Public
        7,234 students | 21.80 Mi5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
        Lawrenceville,  GA  30043
        (770) 962-7580         21.807,234
      • Truett-McConnell College
        Private, non-profit
        1,681 students | 26.90 Mi100 Alumni Dr
        Cleveland,  GA  30528
        (706) 865-2134         26.901,681
      • Gwinnett College-Lilburn
        Private, for profit
        325 students | 27.20 Mi4230 Hwy 29 Ste 11
        Lilburn,  GA  30047
        (770) 381-7200         27.20325
      • Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee
        Private, for profit
        346 students | 34.40 Mi5303 New Peachtree Rd
        Atlanta,  GA  30341
        (770) 216-2960         34.40346
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      • Acceptance Rate: 99%
      • Minority enrollment: 100%
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      For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,413 per year for in-state students and $7,181 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,834 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

      The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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