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Gwinnett Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 35%
On-time graduation rate 16%

Located in Orlando, Florida, Gwinnett Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Gwinnett Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Gwinnett Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Gwinnett Institute is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at Gwinnett Institute is 35% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Gwinnett Institute do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
The most popular programs at Gwinnett Institute are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Gwinnett Institute received on average $3,718 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,718
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 408 76% $3,718 $1,516,758
Other Federal Grant 408 76% $3,718 $1,516,758
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 408 76% $3,718 $1,516,758

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gwinnett Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Gwinnett Institute students is 16.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 16.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.8%.

16.2%

  • African American 15.0% 41 students
  • white 28.9% 13 students
  • unknown 13.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 14.8% 12 students

Service Offerings

Gwinnett Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gwinnett Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families