C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
31/100 · earnings-weighted

Georgia Gwinnett College

4-Year Public
📍 Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
C
46/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

11,907
Total Enrollment
20%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
96%
Acceptance Rate
$11,037
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Georgia Gwinnett College ▼

16% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$408,024
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,895
1-Year Change
-0.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Georgia Gwinnett College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$47,730
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,756
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,076
Median debt at graduation
21.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
20
Median ACT
51.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 27th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Georgia Gwinnett College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,074$90,106+1%#366 of 966#291—
Biology—$60,542+6%#315 of 841#256$20,500
Business/Commerce$39,700$58,367-15%#215 of 271#206$20,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,203$51,472+9%#191 of 680#173$18,369
Psychology—$39,486-22%#981 of 1027#984—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Georgia Gwinnett College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $408,024
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,895/mo — vs ~$1,252/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30011 (5.1% cap, Auburn)

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🏆 Where Georgia Gwinnett College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
of 15 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,214 $12,000
Room $11,266
Board $4,046
Total Cost (On-Campus) $30,088 $38,874

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
62%
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Take Out Loans
$11,037
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,362
$30,001 - $48,000$10,832
$48,001 - $75,000$12,810
$75,001 - $110,000$16,049
$110,001+$16,240

Student Demographics

11,907
Total Students
59%
Women
78%
Traditional Age (18-24)
16%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Hispanic 27%
Black 32%
Asian 12%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 27%
Off-Campus (Renters) 16%
With Family 57%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,941 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 38%
Hybrid (Some Online) 48%
Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 78%
25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Gwinnett College?
Georgia Gwinnett College has an acceptance rate of 96%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Georgia Gwinnett College?
Tuition at Georgia Gwinnett College is $3,214 for in-state students and $12,000 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,037.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Gwinnett College?
The graduation rate at Georgia Gwinnett College is 20%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Georgia Gwinnett College a good school?
Georgia Gwinnett College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Georgia Gwinnett College?
Georgia Gwinnett College has a total enrollment of 11,907 students. Most students (78%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Georgia Gwinnett College?
Yes! Approximately 16% of students at Georgia Gwinnett College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,941 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology