- 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 11,166 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 11,166 students
- In-state tuition: $2,796
- Out-state tuition: $4,932
- Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
- Minority enrollment: 77%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Gwinnett Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 280 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
Gwinnett Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
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
Public
Public
Campus Size
25 acres
Total Faculty
280 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Gwinnett Technical College has grown by 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Gwinnett Technical College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,166 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
2,250 students
797 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
8,916 students
1,381 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
11,166 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,250 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,916 students
1,678 students
% Asian
9%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
23%
11%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
38%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
23%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$47,903
$39,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,796 is less than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,932 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,796
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,932
$6,774
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,250
$12,069
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Gwinnett Technical College cost?
Gwinnett Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,796 for In-State students and $4,932 for Out-State students.
What is Gwinnett Technical College's ranking?
Gwinnett Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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