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Gordon State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 994
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 19%

Located in Barnesville, Georgia, Gordon State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Gordon State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Gordon State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Gordon State is reported to be 19%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Gordon State is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Gordon State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,789

Cost of attendance at Gordon State College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,695

Cost of attendance at Gordon State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Gordon State College received on average $5,842 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,842
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 317 58% $5,226 $1,656,650
Other Federal Grant 353 65% $5,115 $1,805,510
State Grant/Scholarships 239 44% $2,911 $695,700
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 70 13% $3,912 $273,856
Total Grant & Scholarships 475 87% $5,842 $2,775,066

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gordon State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Gordon State College students is 18.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.8%.

18.8%

  • asian 80.0% 4 students
  • African American 12.3% 56 students
  • white 23.4% 98 students
  • hispanic 32.3% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 25.7% 9 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Gordon State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gordon State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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