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Gordon State College
Barnesville, GAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Gordon State College is a public institution located in the town setting of Barnesville, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading450 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math440 - 540
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 24
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences23% of degrees
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,747
Earnings 5yr: $74,101
Debt: $22,151
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,536
Earnings 5yr: $69,783
Debt: $22,298
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,940
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,210
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,191
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,699
Earnings 5yr: $52,638
Debt: $26,007
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,514
Earnings 5yr: $47,288
Debt: $23,073
Human Services, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,286
Earnings 5yr: $38,650
Debt: $31,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,691
Earnings 5yr: $39,973
Debt: $17,375
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,799
Earnings 5yr: $49,477
Debt: $31,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $29,012
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,399
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$8,105
In-State Tuition$3,628
Out-of-State Tuition$10,948
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
48%
Pell Grants
36%
Take Loans
30%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$33,163
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$37,871
Completion Signals
20%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
51%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$95/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
32%
Men68%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
34%
Avg Family Income
$39,725
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