Gordon State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5326 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1495 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1415 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #2297 of 3,255 | For Communications and Public Relations |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 3,135
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.gordonstate.edu
Gordon State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gordon State College has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 94% | 93% |
| Applicants | 2,021 | 826 | 1,178 |
| Admissions | 1,886 | 775 | 1,095 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 718 | 324 | 394 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 141 | 84 | 57 |
1,580 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
667 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 870
or below
75% of them
had 1080
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gordon State College are 870-1080 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
82 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 19
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gordon State College are 15-19 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1615 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1172 (37%) |
| Hispanic | 161 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 121 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (1%) |
| Asian | 24 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 10 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,701
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,563 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,563 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,469 |
| Fee in-district | $912 |
| Fee in-state | $912 |
| Fee out-of-state | $912 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 994 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,257 |
| Room charge | $6,115 |
| Meal charge | $3,142 |
Gordon State College majors
Gordon State College has granted 233 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gordon State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 57 | 45 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 83 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 40 | 43 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 44 | |
| Human Services, General | 40 | |
| Psychology, General | 34 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 9 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 8 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | |
| Mathematics, Other | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Engineering, General | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 269 | 233 |
Gordon State College has a graduation rate of 23%, which is among the 7% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 23% | 17% | 26% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gordon State College has published 461 scientific papers with 3,933 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Business, Computer Science, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, and Economics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 17 |
| 1992 | 6 | 10 |
| 1993 | 0 | 20 |
| 1994 | 3 | 20 |
| 1995 | 0 | 28 |
| 1996 | 2 | 20 |
| 1997 | 5 | 20 |
| 1998 | 3 | 19 |
| 1999 | 5 | 34 |
| 2000 | 4 | 31 |
| 2001 | 6 | 22 |
| 2002 | 6 | 54 |
| 2003 | 6 | 54 |
| 2004 | 12 | 70 |
| 2005 | 7 | 66 |
| 2006 | 6 | 81 |
| 2007 | 3 | 96 |
| 2008 | 10 | 82 |
| 2009 | 7 | 112 |
| 2010 | 7 | 113 |
| 2011 | 17 | 111 |
| 2012 | 12 | 150 |
| 2013 | 8 | 177 |
| 2014 | 26 | 141 |
| 2015 | 13 | 151 |
| 2016 | 31 | 146 |
| 2017 | 26 | 157 |
| 2018 | 36 | 163 |
| 2019 | 31 | 248 |
| 2020 | 28 | 270 |
| 2021 | 32 | 316 |
| 2022 | 28 | 320 |
| 2023 | 16 | 326 |
Notable alumni
-
Richard Russell Jr
- Enrolled in Gordon State College
- Studied in 1915
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Richard Brevard Russell Jr. was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 66th Governor of Georgia from 1931 to 1933 before serving in the United States Senate for almost 40 years, from 1933 to 1971. Russell was a founder and leader of the conservative coalition that dominated Congress from 1937 to 1963, and at his death was the most senior member of the Senate. He was for decades a leader of Southern opposition to the civil rights movement.
-
William D. Pawley
- Occupations
- diplomatpoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
William Douglas Pawley was a U.S. ambassador and noted businessman who was associated with the Flying Tigers American Volunteer Group (AVG) during World War II.
-
Samuel Jr. Sawaji
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Samuel Sawaji Green Jr. is a Japanese American professional basketball player who last played for the Yokohama Excellence of the B.League in Japan. He was selected by the Akita Northern Happinets with the 14th overall pick in the 2012 bj League draft.
-
Cartha DeLoach
- Occupations
- manager
- Biography
-
Cartha Dekle DeLoach, known as Deke DeLoach, was deputy associate director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States. During his post, DeLoach was the third most senior official in the FBI after J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson.
-
Emily Barnelia Woodward
- Enrolled in Gordon State College
- Studied in 191
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Emily Barnelia Woodward was an American journalist and advocate. She served as the editor for the Vienna News and later became its sole owner. Later in life, she became actively involved in advocating in several areas relating to reforms in Georgia. Woodward was posthumously inducted into the Georgia Newspaper Hall of Fame and the Georgia Women of Achievement.
General info
| Alternative names | Gordon |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1852 |
| Motto | Where students flourish! |
| Colors | navy blue, white, yellow |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 241 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 419 College Dr Barnesville, Georgia, 30204 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 6783595555 |