Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA · Public four-year · Town: Distant
3,129undergraduates
86%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$8,255average net price per year
16%graduate in 6 years
48%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 2,126
- Admitted
- 1,845
- Admit rate
- 86%
- Admit rate, women
- 87%
- Admit rate, men
- 86%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 40%
- First-year students
- 729
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 1%
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 8%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 15-21
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
21 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (3)
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (46 awarded), Bachelor's (54 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (1)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (42 awarded), Bachelor's (50 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (77 awarded)
Education (1)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (55 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Associate (32 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Bachelor's (29 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (19 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate (5 awarded)
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Associate (12 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology Associate (6 awarded)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General Associate (8 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering, General Associate (7 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Associate (5 awarded), Bachelor's (1 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Sociology, General Associate (2 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies Associate (1 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Associate (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $3,475
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $10,381
- Housing and food on campus
- $9,142
- Books and supplies
- $1,350
- Other on-campus costs
- $2,726
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $16,693
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $23,599
- Total cost living at home
- $7,517
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $7,639 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $8,058 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $10,053 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $13,155 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,551 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 95%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 89%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,304
- Got a grant from the college
- 11%
- Average grant from the college
- $3,837
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 47%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 52%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,161
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 7%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 15%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 16%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 16%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 17%
- Transferred to another college
- 49%
- Came back for year two
- 48%
| Pell grant students | 9% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 27% |
| Neither | 30% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 64 | 14% |
| Men | 42 | 19% |
| Black | 57 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0% (small group) |
| White | 37 | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 25% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 1,078 | 24% | 47% |
| Started here, part-time | 151 | 11% | 56% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 236 | 35% | 43% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 155 | 26% | 55% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,129
- Undergraduates
- 3,129
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,811
- Part-time undergraduates
- 1,318
- Students per faculty member
- 21 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 20%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 32%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 5%
| Women | 65% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 51% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Town: Distant
- Address
- 419 College Dr, Barnesville, GA, 30204
- County
- Lamar County
- Part of
- University System of Georgia
- Type
- Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
- Highest degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.