Campus Vibe
Known for business — excellent value
Georgia Gwinnett College is a public institution in Lawrenceville with particular strength in business and psychology.
A large campus of 11.2K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
20% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,730 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,696.
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News & Alerts
Georgia Gwinnett College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
79
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (17)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
- •69% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Grizzlies
History & Fun Facts
- •Major site construction began in June 2000 to establish the Gwinnett University Center (GUC).
- •The board of regents approved a public-private venture to construct the first classroom building on the new campus.
- •In October 2004, the Georgia Board of Regents voted to create a new four-year college in Gwinnett County.
- •The Georgia General Assembly passed legislation calling for the foundation of the college in March 2005.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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