Gordon State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 85.90%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1040. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $3,628
- Out-of-State Tuition: $10,948
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Gordon State:
- Total Enrollment: 3,179, including 1,405 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 32.3% men, 67.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 20%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 38%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 51%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 27 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's.
Gordon State Overview
Gordon State College (Gordon State) is a four-year, public school located in Barnesville, GA. It is classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's College by Carnegie Classification
The Gordon State's tuition & fees is $3,628 for Georgia residents and $10,948 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 82% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,104.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,179 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Gordon State's acceptance rate is 85.90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 36.09%. The median SAT score is 1040 and the ACT score is 18.
Gordon State College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Gordon State College is $3,628 for in-state students and $10,948 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $3,788 for Georgia residents and $11,546 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $3,628 | $10,948 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $3,788 | $11,546 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Gordon State College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Gordon State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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