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Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been ranked as the most ethnically diverse Southern regional college for 11 consecutive years according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) magazine college and university rankings, released today. The Southern region includes 12 states and Puerto Rico.

The same report indicated that GGC ranks #3 in ethnic diversity among regional colleges in the nation. GGC was ranked #4 last year.

“This ranking highlights the fact that our students receive a first-class education in a welcoming environment, and they also thrive in a rich, global community that broadens their perspectives,” said Dr. Jann L. Joseph, GGC president. “GGC is a learning community where students can find their place, find their passion and find their purpose.”

The ranking was based on data reported from the college’s fall 2023 semester. With 11,918 students, the ethnic composition of GGC’s student body was 32% Black/African American, 29% Hispanic, 22% White, 12% Asian, 4% multi-ethnic, 1% unknown and less than one percent each for Native American and Pacific Islander.

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