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Gordon State College
Gordon State College admits nearly everyone — 85.9% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Gordon State College is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Gordon State College anchors the college town of Barnesville, GA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $82,747 four years out. Faculty pay averages $91,068 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,544 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 51.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 15 and 21 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Gordon State College's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Gordon State College is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Gordon State College's submitters' middle half scored 15–21 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 15 | 17 | 21 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Gordon State College received 2,126 applications and admitted 1,845 (86.8%), with 729 enrolling.
How Gordon State College compares
| Gordon State College | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 85.9% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $3,628 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $37,871 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Gordon State College's median earnings are $37,871 — below the Georgia benchmark of $47,290. Weigh that against the $3,628 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Gordon State College prices by residency: $3,628 in-state versus $10,948 out-of-state — a $7,320 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Gordon State College enrolls 2,544 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Gordon State College's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of Gordon State College students — 20.4% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Gordon State College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,747 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,940 |
| Biology, General | $50,699 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,514 |
| Human Services, General | $44,286 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,799 |
Median earnings for these 6 Gordon State College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $37,871 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 5 additional Gordon State College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Gordon State College?
The middle 50% of Gordon State College's submitters earned ACT composites of 15–21; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Gordon State College's acceptance rate?
86.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,845 admitted from 2,126 applicants.
How much does Gordon State College cost?
In-state tuition is $3,628; out-of-state students pay $10,948. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Gordon State College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $37,871 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Georgia Southern University — 87.9% admitted
- Life University — 93% admitted
- Herzing University-Atlanta — 93.8% admitted
- Covenant College — 86.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.