- 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 232 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Private-state tuition: $9,925
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- 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 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Gwinnett College-Lilburn
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
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
24 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Gwinnett College-Lilburn has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Gwinnett College-Lilburn diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
232 students
2,604 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
97 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
135 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
232 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
97 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
135 students
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
26%
10%
% Black
56%
35%
% White
8%
39%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
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 $15,419. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,925
$15,419
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,605
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,408
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Gwinnett College-Lilburn cost?
Gwinnett College-Lilburn's private state tuition is approximately $9,925.
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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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