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Gordon State College

Also known as: Gordon

📍 Barnesville, Georgia🏛️ Town Setting👥 2,544 Undergrads🔗 www.gordonstate.edu

Overview

Gordon State College is an small public institution in Barnesville, Georgia. It enrolls about 2,544 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 86%. Graduates earn a median of $37,871 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

86%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,023

450–590

Net Price

$8,105

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

20%

Retention

51%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$37,871

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

85.9%

SAT Average

1,023

ACT Composite

15–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200450 – 590 (mid 50%)800

Math

200440 – 540 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

115 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,628

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$10,948

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$14,771

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$8,105

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$6,912
$30,001 – $48,000	$6,817
$48,001 – $75,000	$9,435
$75,001 – $110,000	$12,326
$110,001 +	$12,615

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

35.5%

Academics & Programs

Gordon State College offers programs across 19 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

22.8%

Business, Management & Marketing

19.3%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

16.1%

Education

11.5%

Psychology

6.7%

Public Administration & Social Services

6.1%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.0%

Computer & Information Sciences

3.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

20%

On-Time (4yr)

Retention (FT)

51%

% Earning >$25K

64%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$33,163

8 years

$36,740

10 years

$37,871

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

60.0%

White

32.6%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

48.0%

Black or African American

39.9%

Asian

1.1%

Hispanic / Latino

6.3%

Two or more races

3.7%

International

0.3%

Gender

Women

67.6%

Men

32.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon State College hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 86%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1023.

How much does Gordon State College cost?

In-state tuition is $3,628, and out-of-state is $10,948. Average net price after financial aid is $8,105.

What is Gordon State College known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Liberal Arts & General Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Gordon State College?

The 6-year graduation rate is 20%, and 51% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.