Gwinnett Technical College

5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5702
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Tel: (770)962-7580
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  • In a nutshell, Gwinnett Tech's mission is to make you successful. Formally stated, the vision of Gwinnett Technical College is to be the recognized leader in providing relevant knowledge to students, businesses and their employees for life. The mission is to anticipate and exceed the educational and workforce training needs of our community.
School Highlights
  • Gwinnett Technical College serves 7,234 students (28% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.
  • Gwinnett Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Gwinnett County, GA.
  • The nearest community college to Gwinnett Technical College is Gwinnett College-Lilburn (5.4 miles away).

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Gwinnett Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 219 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Gwinnett Technical College(GA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty219 staff94 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Gwinnett Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Gwinnett Technical College diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment7,234 students2,588 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio33:127:1
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# Full-Time Students2,007 students1,115 students
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# Part-Time Students5,227 students1,473 students
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% Asian
7%
3%
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% Hispanic
11%
5%
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% Black
28%
33%
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% White
46%
48%
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
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% Unknown races
5%
9%
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Diversity Score0.690.65
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College Completion Rate
18%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,100$29,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,796 is less than the state average of $3,413. The in-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $4,932 is less than the state average of $7,181. The out-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,796$3,413
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,932$7,181
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid86%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,252$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,203$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Gwinnett Technical College was established in 1984 under the name Gwinnett Area Technical School. Originally intended to be an area magnet school with an emphasis on health and business education programs, local industry leaders identified the critical need for adding additional programs that would prepare students for the emerging high-tech workplace. Today, Gwinnett Technical College continues to partner with business and industry to ensure that it remains a state-of-the-art educational and training facility for Gwinnett County and the surrounding region. Students and employers alike have come to recognize that a degree from Gwinnett Tech indicates a rigorous and relevant education designed to help students excel and succeed in a dynamic marketplace Gwinnett Technical College is your workforce specialist providing relevant knowledge for career advancement and improved quality of life. Our programs focus on real-world education for real-world jobs and help you gain the knowledge you need to realize your dreams. Serving the region for over 20 years, Gwinnett Tech is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has a long history of providing quality education for citizens and the business community.

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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 7,234 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,796
  • Out-state tuition: $4,932
  • Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
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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.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is equal to the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Georgia Perimeter College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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