- 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 156 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Private-state tuition: $9,925
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 90%
- 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
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Gwinnett College-Lilburn
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
8 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Gwinnett College-Lilburn has declined by 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Gwinnett College-Lilburn diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
156 students
1,835 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
75 students
797 students
# Part-Time Students
81 students
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
156 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
75 students
855 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
1,678 students
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
21%
11%
% Black
63%
35%
% White
10%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
43%
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 $15,229. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,925
$15,229
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,605
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,408
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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