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

In-state COA

$14,771

Out-of-state COA

$22,091

Avg net price

$8,105

Room & board

$10,444

In-state tuition

$3,628

Out-of-state tuition

$10,948

Books & supplies

$2,000/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$6,912

$30–48k

$6,817

$48–75k

$9,435

$75–110k

$12,326

$110k+

$12,615

Admissions

Admit rate

86%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1023

Reading 450–590

Math 440–540

ACT midpoint

Composite 15–24

English 14–22

Math 15–21

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

19%

4-yr on-time completion

1st-yr retention

51%

Transfer-out rate

48%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

26%

Transferred

46%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

27%

Median earnings (6yr)

$33,163

Median earnings (10yr)

$37,871

Median debt

$17,500

Monthly loan payment

$186

Debt range (25th–75th)

$4,750–$15,599

Debt (90th percentile)

$25,750

Student Body

Men 32%Women 68%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

48%

First-generation

38%

Median family income

$29,199

Independent students

19%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

34%

Race & ethnicity

White

48%

Hispanic

Black

40%

Asian

Two or more

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

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

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$33,163

10 years after entry

$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

Endowment

$5M

Classification

Baccalaureate/Associates

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

43%

Avg faculty salary

$7,589/mo

Instructional spend/student

$4,910