Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs

, Georgia, United States · Est. 1976 · Private (for-profit)

About

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For-profit college offering associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas across Georgia campuses.

  • Founded in Lilburn, Georgia in July 1976
  • For-profit institution with main campus in Lilburn and Sandy Springs location
  • Offers associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas
  • Programs include massage therapy, medical assisting, and medical office administration
  • Accredited by ACICS (main campus) and ACCSC (Sandy Springs campus)
  • Sandy Springs campus enrollment: 126 students (as of January 2013)

Academics

Gwinnett College offers associate degrees and certificates through its main Lilburn campus. The Sandy Springs campus specializes in diploma and certificate programs in massage therapy, medical assisting, and medical office administration. The Sandy Springs location was originally founded as the New Life Institute in 1994 and acquired by Gwinnett College in 2006, with expanded offerings added in 2008.

Accreditation

The main Lilburn campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and approved by the US Department of Education. The Sandy Springs campus holds accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Both locations are authorized to operate by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.

Locations

Gwinnett College operates two campuses: the main campus in Lilburn, Georgia, and a specialized health sciences campus in Sandy Springs, Georgia, a suburb of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Sandy Springs location focuses on healthcare-related certificate and diploma programs.

Founded
1976
Type
Private (for-profit)
Courses
5
Total intake
Not yet verified
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
5
Avg career outcomes
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Total intake
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Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources