Gordon State College — College Profile

About

Gordon State College in Barnesville, Georgia, is a welcoming residential institution within the University System of Georgia, highly regarded for its distinctive "state college" model that seamlessly blends affordable, accessible associate pathways with robust four-year baccalaureate degrees. The college is particularly renowned for its premier School of Nursing and Health Sciences and its competitive programs in Education and Business, all of which thrive under a commitment to small class sizes and personalized faculty mentorship. As a member of the close-knit "Highlander" community, you will experience a vibrant campus culture featuring modern on-campus housing, active student organizations, and competitive NJCAA athletics, all set within a safe, historic small-town environment.

Wikipedia:Gordon State College is a public college in Barnesville, Georgia, United States. A member of the University System of Georgia (USG), Gordon State's spring 2023 enrollment was 2,846 students.

Location

Barnesville, GA, 30204 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

44 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$3,628$10,948

Housing & food (on campus)$10,444$10,444

Books & supplies$2,000$2,000

Cost of attendance$14,771$22,091 est.

Average net price$8,105Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$10,948

In-state: $3,628

Housing & food (on campus)$10,444

Books & supplies$2,000

Cost of attendance$22,091 est.

In-state: $14,771

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $8,105

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$6,912

$30–48k

$6,817

$48–75k

$9,435

$75–110k

$12,326

$110k+

$12,615

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

19%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

Back for yr 2

51%

Transferred

48%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

26% graduated · 46% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 27% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$33,163

10 yrs after entry$37,871

Debt

Median at graduation$17,500

Monthly payment$186

Middle 50% owe$4.8k–$15.6k

90th percentile$25,750

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

86%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1023

R 450–590 · M 440–540

ACT midpoint

Comp 15–24 · E 14–22 · M 15–21

SAT middle 50%: 890–1130

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Student Body

Gender

Men 32%Women 68%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

20 : 1

Pell grant

48%

First-gen

38%

Family income

$29,199

Independent

19%

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

34%

Race & ethnicity

White

48%

Hispanic

Black

40%

Asian

Two or more

Unknown

Varsity sports

NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$33,163

After 10 yrs

$37,871

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing60

Business Administration, Management and Operations42

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods35

Biology, General30

Human Services, General30

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General7

English Language and Literature, General6

History6

Health and Medical Administrative Services5

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General3

Mathematics1

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$5M

Full-time faculty

43%

Faculty salary

$7,589/mo

Teaching spend

$4,910

per student

Federal loans

36%

Classification

Carnegie type

Baccalaureate/Associate's

Undergraduate profile