- Gwinnett College was founded in July, 1976, by its past president Ruby B. Jackson, as an answer to the tremendous growth being experienced in the North Atlanta, Georgia area and by Gwinnett County in particular. The mission of Gwinnett College is to provide diploma and associate degree higher education programs. These programs of high quality are designed to prepare a diverse student population to meet the needs of employees in the legal, medical, and business fields. The career-oriented degree programs contain up-to-date and integrated general education curriculum to provide for a well-rounded academic experience. GC has its goal of preparing students academically, intellectually, personally, and professionally for successful careers and advancement. Today, we continue to focus on a superior education for our students. Our goals are simple. We want students who start school to finish. We want students who finish school to go to work. We want students who go to work to advance in life as well as in their jobs. Our recent expansions are helping us realize our goals for even more students.
- For disclosures please see https://www.gwinnettcollege.edu/title-ix-disclosures/
School Highlights
Gwinnett College-Lilburn serves 225 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Private-state tuition: $9,925
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Gwinnett College-Lilburn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Gwinnett College-Lilburn
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
24 staff
209 staff
Student Body
The student population of Gwinnett College-Lilburn has grown by 167% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Gwinnett College-Lilburn diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
225 students
2,400 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
140 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
85 students
1,518 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
245 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
140 students
940 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
8%
% Black
65%
31%
% White
12%
47%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
44%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,200
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $9,925 is less than the state average of $15,136. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,925
$15,136
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,605
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,408
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Gwinnett College-Lilburn cost?
Gwinnett College-Lilburn's private state tuition is approximately $9,925.
What schools are Gwinnett College-Lilburn often compared to?
Gwinnett College-Lilburnis often viewed alongside schools like Gwinnett Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is Gwinnett College-Lilburn's ranking?
Gwinnett College-Lilburn ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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