Lanier Technical College is a public community college in Gainesville, Georgia, serving roughly 4,613 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,799 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,980. Student demographics in federal data include White (53.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,980
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,799 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,613 31.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.97%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 51.5%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,128
  • Room & Board: $11,619 annual estimate

Lanier Technical College: what the data shows

Common questions about Lanier Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Lanier Technical College?

Lanier Technical College is located in Gainesville, GA (ZIP 30507).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Lanier Technical College public or private?

Lanier Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does Lanier Technical College cost?

Published tuition: $3,980 in-state, $7,190 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $7,799.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$7,307
$30,001–$48,000$6,870
$48,001–$75,000$9,371
$75,001–$110,000$10,844
$110,001+$14,862

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $15,920.

How big is Lanier Technical College?

Total enrollment: 4,613 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 9,128 students.

About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Lanier Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 33.97%.

First-year retention: 57.9%.

What do graduates of Lanier Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $34,471 six years after entry; $37,623 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

29.41% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Lanier Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Lanier Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.97%; median earnings $37,623 at 10 years; net price $7,799. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$3,980
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lanier Technical College was $3,980.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,799
2024 Value

In 2024 Lanier Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,799.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$31,196 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,799 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$15,920 4-Year In-State Tuition

$28,760 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$11,619 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$904 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$16,503 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$66,012 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Lanier Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lanier Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lanier Technical College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,022$5,572$5,139
2014$3,164$5,834$6,297
2015$3,164$5,834$4,850
2016$3,169$5,839$4,695
2017$3,282$5,952$2,930
2018$3,336$6,006$3,333
2019$3,666$6,666$1,768
2020$3,666$6,666$6,089
2021$3,666$6,666$6,628
2022$3,666$6,666$6,257
2023$3,716$6,716$5,613

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Lanier Technical College reported total enrollment of about 4,613 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.8%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%), and Black or African American (8.5%). About 29.41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lanier Technical College in 2024 is 4,613 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,128 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

57.9%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.8%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

17.66% 100% Completion Time

33.97% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 17.66% of students graduating from Lanier Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Business Administration and Management, General: 28% male / 72% female
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 9% male / 91% female
  • Welding Technology/Welder: 89% male / 11% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Lanier Technical College.

Return on Investment

$37,623 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

1106.02% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Lanier Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 71 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Business Administration and Management, General: 211 completions

2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 161 completions

3. Welding Technology/Welder: 160 completions

4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 149 completions

5. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 127 completions

6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 119 completions

7. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 80 completions

8. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 67 completions

9. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 65 completions

Most popular programs at Lanier Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Lanier Technical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lanier Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,880
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,605

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Lanier Technical College is a public institution located in Gainesville, GA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 4,613 students. Student body composition includes White (53.8%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%), Black or African American (8.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.97%. Approximately 29.41% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Location

Gainesville, GA 30507

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.97% graduation rate at Lanier Technical College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 71 distinct degree programs, Lanier Technical College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lanier Technical College located?

Lanier Technical College is located in Gainesville, GA.

How much does Lanier Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is $3,980 and average net price is $7,799 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,619 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Lanier Technical College?

Lanier Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,128 students, White (53.8%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Lanier Technical College?

About 51.5% of students at Lanier Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Lanier Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $34,471 six years after entry and $37,623 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Lanier Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 34.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Lanier Technical College public or private?

Lanier Technical College is a public institution located in Gainesville, GA.

Is Lanier Technical College an HBCU?

No. Lanier Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Lanier Technical College a tribal college?

No. Lanier Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Lanier Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lanier Technical College reports 30.3% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Lanier Technical College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Lanier Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Georgia trade schools profile
  • Gainesville, Georgia city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Georgia
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.