More selective than 11% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Georgia Gwinnett College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What Georgia Gwinnett College weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as Georgia Gwinnett College reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- Rigor of high school courses
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Essay
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Georgia Gwinnett College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Georgia Gwinnett College compared with other Georgia colleges?
Georgia Gwinnett College has the 41st-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Life University | 93% | 38% | $29,791 |
| 38 | Piedmont University | 93% | 47% | $20,599 |
| 39 | Herzing University-Atlanta | 94% | 14% | $21,679 |
| 40 | Paine College | 95% | 14% | $16,670 |
| 41 | Georgia Gwinnett College | 96% | 21% | $15,844 |
| 42 | Shorter University | 96% | 38% | $16,646 |
| 43 | Brewton-Parker College | 96% | 21% | $26,054 |
| 44 | College of Coastal Georgia | 98% | 26% | $15,261 |
| 45 | Columbus State University | 99% | 42% | $13,115 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Georgia Gwinnett College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Georgia Gwinnett College admissions questions
What is the Georgia Gwinnett College acceptance rate?
Georgia Gwinnett College accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,107 of 6,390 applicants were admitted.
Does Georgia Gwinnett College require the SAT or ACT?
Georgia Gwinnett College does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Georgia Gwinnett College?
44% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,716 of 6,107).
What does Georgia Gwinnett College look for in applicants?
Georgia Gwinnett College reports these as very important for first-year applicants: high school GPA, sAT/ACT scores. Considered: rigor of high school courses, class rank, recommendations. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is Georgia Gwinnett College getting harder to get into?
Georgia Gwinnett College accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Georgia Gwinnett College's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Georgia Gwinnett College overview