Student Demographics
| Fall 2016 | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Headcount | 2,635 | -- |
| Enrolled full-time | 1,810 | 69.0% |
| Enrolled part-time | 825 | 31.0% |
| Freshmen | 936 | 35.5% |
| Sophomore | 595 | 22.6% |
| Junior | 519 | 19.7% |
| Senior | 585 | 22.2% |
| Female | 1,228 | 46.6% |
| Male | 1,407 | 53.4% |
| In-state students | 2,576 | 97.8% |
| Out-of-state students | 59 | 2.2% |
| Average age | 22 years | -- |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 293 | 11.1% |
| Black | 850 | 32.3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 492 | 18.7% |
| Native Hawaiian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Race Unknown | 18 | 0.7% |
| White | 891 | 33.8% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 3.2% |
Source: GGC Institutional Research, 2017
Curriculum Delivery at a Glance
| Retention | Fall 2015 Cohort | Fall 2016 Cohort |
|---|---|---|
| GGC Full-time Freshman Cohort 1-year retention rate | 69.3% | 67.3% |
| Graduation | Fall 2009 Cohort | Fall 2010 Cohort |
|---|---|---|
| GGC 6-year graduation rate | 20.9% | 17.4% |
SBA average class size for Fall 2017 is 34.2.
SBA program pass rates in all courses averages 85%.
SBA Faculty at a Glance
| Percent of 50 Full-time Faculty | |
|---|---|
| Possess doctorate or other qualifying terminal degree | 92% |
| In the past 5 years, published 2 or more articles in peer reviewed journals | 80% |
| In the past 5 years, presented 1 or more refereed papers at an academic or professional conference | 88% |
In addition to advising and mentoring, in Fall 2017, 82% of faculty have recorded defined student engagement activities. In 2017, the faculty have participated in 194 engagement activities (e.g., Grizzly Orientation, Commencement, Convocation, field trips, and other activities directly engaging with students).
Employment Overview of SBA Alumni
| Employment Category | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Full-time | 92% |
| Part-time | 2% |
| Retired | 1% |
| Unemployed by choice | 3% |
| Seeking employment | 3% |
| Alumni reporting annual income of $35,000 + | 87% |
| Alumni reporting annual income of $50,000 + | 55% |
Notables
- 100% of SBA faculty contributed to the most recent We are GGC annual campaign.
- For the fourth consecutive year, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) was ranked number one for its ethnic diversity by the U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) annual College Compass rankings of U.S. colleges and universities. GGC ranked as #9 top public school in the Southern region.
- Based on the most recent National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE), SBA faculty are rated for quality higher than their peers in the Southeast Public and Carnegie Classifications.
- Also based on the most recent version of the NSSE, students would choose to attend GGC at the same rate as their peers in the Southeast Public and Carnegie Classifications.
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