Barnesville, GA

Gordon State College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Gordon State College is a four-year, public school located in Barnesville, GA.
It is classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's College by Carnegie Classification.
Gordon State College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

86% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,958 applied, 1,682 accepted, and 607 enrolled in Gordon State.
252 men and 355 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,040 SAT, 18 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,040 and ACT score is 18. The SAT score of 1040 is a little bit lower than average, 50 to 59 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total89010401130
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing450530590
Math440510540
ACT Score
Composite151824
Math151621
English141722

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $3,628 for Georgia residents and $10,948 for others.
Tuition has increased by 5.46% compared to last year at Gordon State College.

Financial Aid

2,603 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $4,785.
For freshmen, 677 students (95%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $6,304.

Student Population

A total of 3,179 students enrolled Gordon State in 2025.
By gender, 1,026 men and 2,153 women students are enrolled.
It offers only undergraduate programs (all undergraduate students).

27 Major Programs

  • 2 programs through online
  • All undergraduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Gordon State is 20% and the transfer-out rate is 38%.
The retention rate is 51% for full-time and 51% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
20%
Transfer-out Rate
38%
Retention Rate
51%
Students to Faculty Ratio
20 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 166 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Gordon State and the average faculty salary is $68,442. The studetns to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
There are 307 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $54,404.
Number of Faculties
166
Average Faculty Salary
$68,442
Number of Staffs
307
Average Staff Salary
$54,404

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries