Gordon State College

Barnesville, Georgia1 campusgordonstate.edu
Public86% admittedTown: Distant
In-district tuition$3,628per year, $109 per credit
Average net price$7,807per year after grants
Graduation rate20%3 ptssince 2019
Retention51%return for year two
Students3,17947% attend part-time
Student to faculty20 to 1students per instructor

Programs

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Certificates and degrees this college awards. Select one for its graduation trends, careers and costs.
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About Gordon State College

Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Gordon State College is an Associate and Baccalaureate granting institution. Located in Barnesville, GA, Gordon State College offers 11 four-year degrees and 10 associate-level degrees, which include numerous concentrations, pathways, and certificate programs. With an enrollment of 3,100+ students, Gordon State offers an intimate academic setting in state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide. Founded in 1852, Gordon State College joined the University System of Georgia in 1972 and continues a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service.
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SettingTown: Distant
Distance learning0 programs offered online
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IPEDS Unit ID139968

Campuses

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Main Campus419 College Dr, Barnesville, GA 30204, USA
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Cost and aid

Published 2024-25 tuition, and what students actually paid after grants and scholarships.
ResidencyPer creditTuition and fees a year
In-districtBarnesville area residents
$109$3,628
In-state
$109$3,628
Out-of-state
$414$10,948
Published tuition and required fees for a full-time student for one academic year.
Average net price by family incomeFirst-time, full-time students receiving aid
$0 to 30k
$6,912
$30k to 48k
$6,817
$48k to 75k
$9,435
$75k to 110k
$12,326
$110k and up
$12,615
66%receive a Pell Grant
89%receive any grant aid
$6,462average grant per year
53%take federal student loans

Outcomes

How students progress, tracked across 6 IPEDS reporting years.

20%

finished within 150% of normal time in 2024, up 3 pts since 2019
67%graduate or transfer within 150% of normal time
51%of full-time students return for a second year
Graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students who finish within 150% of normal time. Many part-time and returning students are not included.

Students

Fall 2024 enrollment of 3,179 students.
Race and ethnicity
White 52%
Black 35%
Hispanic or Latino 6%
Two or more 4%
Asian 1%
Unknown 1%
Attendance53% full-time
Full-time 53%
Part-time 47%
22%are 25 or older
68%are women
44%study fully online
20 to 1students per instructor