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Georgia Gwinnett College

#716 in US ranking Lawrenceville, GA
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Public
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4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$17,523
Tuition & fees
$5,354
Avg. aid
$6,271
Receiving aid
86%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
95%
Avg. SAT
1055
Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
21%
Median salary
$46,627
1 yr after graduation

What does Georgia Gwinnett College offer in terms of athletics?

The Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies compete in intercollegiate athletics through the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), rather than the NCAA. Representative varsity sports include baseball, softball, soccer and tennis.

Varsity teams have formal rosters and competition schedules; they should not be confused with recreational play or intramural activities open to a broader range of students. Prospective athletes should verify the current team list, recruiting process and eligibility rules with GGC athletics. Students seeking exercise without a varsity commitment can look into campus recreation and fitness opportunities.

What student groups and Associations are available at Georgia Gwinnett College?

GGC offers recognized student organizations as a route into campus activities, including academic interests, cultural communities, service, the arts and student leadership. Student government provides a separate avenue for representing student concerns.

The active roster can change as students graduate and new groups form. Rather than relying on an old club list, an applicant with a particular interest can check the current student-organization directory and look for meeting information. That is especially useful at a commuter-heavy college, where scheduled activities may be easier to attend than informal gatherings between classes.

Who studies at Georgia Gwinnett College?

GGC enrolled approximately 12,230 students in the reported institutional profile. Most came from Georgia: state residents accounted for about 98% of students in the geographic enrollment figures.

The student body includes both new and continuing college students. Reported incoming enrollment included about 2,611 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 681 transfer-in students. Students ages 18 through 24 made up a substantial share of enrollment, while students in their late twenties and older were also represented.

Reported race and ethnicity counts include approximately 3,772 Black or African American students, 3,226 Hispanic or Latino students, 2,155 White students and 1,234 Asian students. These are descriptive enrollment figures, not a basis for assumptions about any individual student's background or campus experience.

How does student life look like at Georgia Gwinnett College?

Daily life at GGC is shaped by its large commuting population, with a smaller residential community on campus. Students who want to meet peers may need to plan around classes, work and travel rather than assume that social activity centers on residence halls.

Orientation, student activities, recreation and shared campus spaces provide opportunities to connect. Reported support services include a health clinic, personal counseling and a veterans affairs office. For a student comparing colleges, the practical question is whether the hours and location of those services fit their schedule, particularly if they attend part time or leave campus soon after class.

What libraries are available to students at Georgia Gwinnett College?

The Daniel J. Kaufman Library and Learning Center is GGC's main campus library. It provides space for studying and access to academic materials that support coursework and research.

Students can reserve study rooms and use library research resources, including electronic materials. For an assignment requiring sources beyond a textbook, library staff and research tools can help students identify appropriate journals and databases. The library is not reported to maintain a 24-hour study area, so students who rely on late-night campus study space should check current opening hours.

Georgia Gwinnett College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

12230

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

2168

Total staff

423 full time, 180 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Georgia Gwinnett College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 12,230

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 7,778
Part-time: 4,452

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 1,295
Men: 873

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 3,226
Black or African American: 3,772
White: 2,155
American Indian or Alaska Native: 30
Asian: 1,234
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 20
Two or more races: 443
Unknown: 95

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Georgia Gwinnett College Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

BothBothBoth

Basketball

–Both–

Football

–Both–

Golf

–Both–

Racquetball

–Both–

Sand volleyball

–Both–

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

WomenWomen–

Tennis

BothBothBoth

Track and field

–Both–

Volleyball

–Both–

Water polo

–Both–

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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