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Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $8,779
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 22%
- Median earnings
- $46,001
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Gordon State College is a public college in Barnesville, GA with 2,544 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1023 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $8,779 per year ($7,927 for families earning under $30,000). 22% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,001 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,126
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,845
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 40%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–590
200800
SAT Math440–540
200800
ACT Composite15–24
136
What Gordon State College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $15,728
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $3,628
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,140
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,927
- $30–48k$7,879
- $48–75k$8,470
- $75–110k$10,523
- $110k+$13,286
Get a personal estimate with Gordon State College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 22%
- Freshman retention
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $46,001
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,008
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,544
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White48%
- Hispanic6%
- Black40%
- Asian1%
Gordon State College FAQ
What is Gordon State College's acceptance rate?+
Gordon State College admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Gordon State College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 440–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 1023.
What ACT score do you need for Gordon State College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–24.
Is Gordon State College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Gordon State College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,126 students applied to Gordon State College and 1,845 were admitted; 729 enrolled.
Does Gordon State College consider legacy status?+
No. Gordon State College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Gordon State College require an essay?+
Gordon State College reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Gordon State College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $15,728 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,779.
What is Gordon State College's graduation rate?+
22% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 139968 · How we use this data
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