A Mission for Success
In a nutshell, Gwinnett Tech's mission is to make you successful. Formally stated, the vision of Gwinnett Technical College is to be the recognized leader in providing relevant knowledge to students, businesses and their employees for life. The mission is to anticipate and exceed the educational and workforce training needs of our community. To do so, we are committed to:
* Place learning first
* Impact economic development in our county and state
* Make workforce and data-driven decisions
* Integrate technology to support learning without limits of time or place
* Promote critical thinking and individual achievement
* Address and adapt to the unique needs of a diverse population
* Provide basic skills necessary for the entering workforce
* Connect customers who want jobs with people that provide them
* Deliver high quality service to internal and external customers
* Foster lifelong learning and continuing education for students and employees
Our institutional values include commitment, teamwork, integrity, excellence and respect for the individual.
Gwinnett Technical College has had a rich history of providing education and specialized training that lead to workforce development. Since opening its doors as the Gwinnett Area Technical School in 1984, the college has added numerous programs, made two name changes, greatly expanded its facilities and experienced record-setting enrollment growth. All are the result of its primary aim to be the recognized provider of relevant knowledge to students and businesses for life.
Since its inception, Gwinnett Tech's purpose has been to provide students with an education that leads directly to a rewarding career. Throughout the years, it has relied on business and industry to play an integral part in guiding curriculum development and ensuring that what is taught in the classroom will keep students on the cutting edge of workplace demands.
In the 1980s, business and industry experienced a vast change in technology. To meet the demand for technological training, Gwinnett Tech expanded its offerings to include a wider variety of high-tech programs. In 1988, the institution's name was changed to Gwinnett Technical Institute, aligning Gwinnett Tech with the network of state technical institutes under the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE).
The following year, DTAE approved Gwinnett Tech to grant the associate degree in applied technology (AAT) in six programming areas, which paved the way for Gwinnett Tech to pursue accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Gwinnett Tech gained accreditation in record time for a state technical institute, making it one of the few technical schools with this accreditation.
Gwinnett Tech reached another benchmark in its history on July 6, 2000, when it changed its name to Gwinnett Technical College to better reflect its position within the region's higher education market. The name change was made possible by Georgia's A+ Education Reform Act of 2000, which allowed technical institutes with proper accreditation to be designated as colleges.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,425 | $ 2,541 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,116 | $ 2,232 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 309 | $ 309 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,815 | 18% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,094 | 45% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,699 | 3% | |
Any Aid: |
46% |
