Gordon Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Gordon is 93.3%.  Its admission rate is the 49th lowest in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Gordon and can you get accepted?

Gordon College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,886 out of the 2,021 who applied were admitted.

46% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Gordon?

93% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Gordon College you should:

• Score 980 on the SAT
• Score 17 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Gordon College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Gordon College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% of students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Gordon College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Gordon is 980 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 870-1080. Students who get into Gordon College score in the top 82 percent of all SAT test takers..  Gordon ranks #46 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 980 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Gordon regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 870 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 870, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 760, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Gordon College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 975, you have around a 93% chance of being admitted. A 1080 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Gordon?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Gordon is 17, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 15 and 19.  The school ranks #48 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 17. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 15 and score in the score in the top 81 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 13.

10 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Gordon College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Gordon College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Gordon for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 17 score has around 93% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 96% with a 19 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Gordon College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Gordon College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted