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About Georgia Gwinnett College

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Georgia Gwinnett College is a public liberal arts college in Lawrenceville, GA, known for its open access admissions, baccalaureate diverse fields, and large public college. With an acceptance rate of 94%, GGC is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,317 students each year. GGC is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 910–1140, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. GGC offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $5,845 per year; the sticker price of $33,714 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Georgia Gwinnett College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
3.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1025
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 910 – 1140 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Georgia Gwinnett College

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Application Strategy
Georgia Gwinnett College has a 94% acceptance rate, so focus your energy on submitting a complete, accurate application rather than agonizing over every detail. Make sure your contact information and intended major are clearly stated since GGC advisors will use these to reach out to you quickly after admission.
Application Strategy
GGC offers distinctive programs like Bioinformatics and several health science pathways that you will not find at every regional college in Georgia, so research these specifically before choosing your intended major on the application. Naming a specific program that genuinely interests you signals to advisors that you have done your homework about what GGC actually offers.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Georgia Gwinnett College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$34k/yr$14.4k
30k-48k~$34k/yr$14.7k
48k-75k~$34k/yr$16.6k
75k-110k~$34k/yr$19.1k
110k+~$34k/yr$21.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

20%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
8,953
Undergrad Enrollment
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