Gordon State College

Public · Moderately Selective · GA

School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationGA · South

SettingRural

Undergrads2,544

Student:faculty20:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate8.9%

6-yr grad rate20.4%

Drop-out rate48.8%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$4k

Out-of-state tuition$11k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity52%

Gender diversity67.6%

International0.3%

Identity—

Overview

Gordon State College is a small public state college in Barnesville, Georgia, part of the University System of Georgia. It functions as an accessible, lower-cost entry point to a four-year degree, offering both associate degrees and a growing slate of bachelor's programs.

Academics

Nursing, education, and biology are among the strongest bachelor's offerings, and many students begin with associate-level coursework before continuing into a four-year program either at Gordon State or by transferring within the University System of Georgia.

Worth knowing

Its small scale and associate-to-bachelor's pathway structure make it a practical, budget-conscious option for students planning to transfer or continue within the Georgia public system rather than a destination campus in its own right.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate85.9%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 890–1130 · ACT 15–24

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

AdmissionRolling

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