C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA Web Site www.ggc.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 9,719 Women 5,232 (53.8%) Men 4,487 (46.2%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline 90% of 3,454 applicants were admitted No No June 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.72 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 470 average 410-525 range of middle 50% 465 average 410-520 range of middle 50% 19 average 17-21 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $16,746 Out-of-state: $26,442 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,252 Out-of-state: $14,948 Room and Board $11,494 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 344 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 5% of classes 10-19 students: 18% of classes 20-29 students: 58% of classes 30-39 students: 16% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Lawrenceville Population 22,397 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Atlanta Freshmen are not guaranteed housing 15% of freshmen, 7% of all students National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 1.5% First-Year Students Returning 63.2% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 8.8% Asian 29.3% Black/African-American 13.8% Hispanic/Latino 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 42.8% White 1.2% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Recommended May 8 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1000 University Center Lane City, State, Zip Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Phone (678) 407-5313 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification ggcadmissions@ggc.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline June 1 Application Fee $20 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 90% of 3,454 applicants were admitted 90% of 1,864 applicants were admitted 90% of 1,590 applicants were admitted Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 8% Score of 500-600 28% Score of 400-500 46% Score of 300-400 16% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 6% Score of 500-600 29% Score of 400-500 47% Score of 300-400 17% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 470 average 410-525 range of middle 50% 465 average 410-520 range of middle 50% Average GPA 2.72 3.75 and Above 5% 3.50-3.74 7% 3.25-3.49 10% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 34% 2.00-2.49 25% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 12% Score of 18-23 52% Score of 12-17 34% Score of 6-11 1% Score of 5 or Below 0% 19 average 17-21 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 4% Top quarter: 15% Top half: 42% Bottom half: 58% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $16,746 Out-of-state: $26,442 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,252 Out-of-state: $14,948 Room and Board $11,494 Books and Supplies Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL ggcfinancialaid@ggc.edu Net Price Calculator URL Application Deadline Priority deadline July 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning May 15 Forms Required FAFSA Cost to File Free PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2013 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2013 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available None None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business/Commerce, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Early Childhood Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General History, General Information Technology Kinesiology and Exercise Science Mathematics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Special Education and Teaching, General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Education None Double major, Independent study, Internships Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 344 Part-Time Faculty 200 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 90% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 5% of classes 10-19 students: 18% of classes 20-29 students: 58% of classes 30-39 students: 16% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 137,637 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 243 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Lawrenceville Population 22,397 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Atlanta Large town 260 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 30 miles from campus in Atlanta 30 miles from campus in Atlanta 30 miles from campus in Atlanta Weather Temperature 31.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms Students in College Housing 15% of freshmen, 7% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 93% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Soccer x x Softball x Tennis x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations student government Sororities Fraternities ROTC Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 9,719 Women 5,232 (53.8%) Men 4,487 (46.2%) Full-Time Undergraduates 6,832 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 1.5% Average Age 23 All Graduate Students Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 8.8% Asian 29.3% Black/African-American 13.8% Hispanic/Latino 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 42.8% White 1.2% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 63.2% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015