Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Barnesville, Georgia |
| Online | gdn.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Barnesville, Georgia, approximately 60 miles south of Atlanta, Gordon State College operates as a public access institution within the University System of Georgia. The 235-acre campus features a blend of historic and modern buildings, with the original Gothic-style structures dating back to the school's founding in 1852 as The Gordon Institute. The college offers associate and bachelor's degrees, with notable programs in nursing, biology, and education, while maintaining an open-enrollment admission policy for most programs. Gordon State provides on-campus housing through several residence halls and serves primarily as a commuter college for students in the middle Georgia region, with the majority of students traveling from surrounding counties.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Gordon is rated within the lower 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 870/1080 |
| ACT | 15/19 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $912 |
| Room and Board | $9,257 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,726 |
| Total One Year Cost | $16,808 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $912 |
| Room and Board | $9,257 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,726 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,714 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 68% |
| Health Professions | 23% |
| Education | 10% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139968 IPEDS survey data for Gordon College.
Current students may use the Gordon College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024