Gordon State College: Review & Facts

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Gordon State College is a medium four-year, public school with 3,235 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1852 and is the only school located in Barnesville, Georgia.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
24
Fair
Gordon State College will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Gordon State College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 24 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Business, Management, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
52%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Gordon State College is low at 52% (way below Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Gordon State College is very low - 17%. About 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Gordon State College is reasonable: 22:1. Learn more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$10,800
Medium
Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, around $9,500 per year. The additional fees at Gordon State College beyond tuition are approximately $1,300; which makes it a total of $10,800 annually.

Read the details about Gordon State College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
79%
Doable
According to recent data, 2,257 applications were submitted and 1,778 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Gordon State College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
Gordon State College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Gordon State College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Gordon State College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,000 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, nearly $6,000 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Gordon State College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Gordon State College Location and Maps



Post Address: Gordon State College, 419 College Dr, Barnesville, Georgia 30204, USA
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