School Highlights
Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs serves 94 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Year Founded
1994
Total Faculty
7 staff
88 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
11
School Calendar
School Motto
We provide career focused education.
Student Body
The student population of Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs has declined by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
94 students
2,178 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
32 students
797 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
62 students
1,381 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
94 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
855 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
62 students
1,678 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
52%
35%
% White
20%
38%
% Hawaiian
7%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
43%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,900
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
91%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,969
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs's ranking?
Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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