Gwinnett College
Location and Contact Information
4230 Hwy 29 Ste 11Lilburn, GA 30047-3447
USA
Main Tel: (770) 381-7200
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Gwinnett College, established in 1976 by Ruby Jackson, was originally a bookkeeping and secretarial school which was taken over by Delta College, Inc. in 1991, and subsequently by LTT Enterprises, Inc. in 1995. Gwinnett College was awarded degree-granting authority on July 1, 2003. The college acquired the Rising Spirit Institute of Natural Health in 2006. Gwinnett College is located in Lilburn, Georgia.
Gwinnett College offers academic and technical programs leading to associate’s degrees and diplomas. Courses are available in the fields of computer information systems, medical assistance, business administration, accounting, massage therapy, and legal administrative assistance, as well as others.
Gwinnett College provides various student support services including job placement assistance. The Alumni Club of the college organizes various activities for the students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, law, and business and management.
- High female/male ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Gwinnett participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 95% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 84% | $3,441 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 84% | $3,441 |
| Pell Grant | 84% | $3,441 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 95% | $8,594 |
| Federal Loan | 95% | $8,594 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 67 | 3 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 65 | 9 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 360 in 2009-2010 (401 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 21% of the student body. About 32% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
LAW
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage