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Gordon State College

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Barnesville, GA

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Gordon State College is a public small school in Barnesville, GA, enrolling about 2,544 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 86% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $82,747/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate86%
SAT range890–1130
ACT range15–24
Undergrads2,544
Yield (admits who enroll)46%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$14,771
4-year grad rate19%
Median earnings, 10yr out$37,871

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans36%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out30%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$50,699/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$54,940/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,514/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$82,747/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$40,799/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services, General$44,286/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity994
Typical room charge$6,115
Typical board charge$3,142

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gordon State College's acceptance rate?

Gordon State College in Barnesville, GA admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Gordon State College?

Admitted students at Gordon State College typically score between 890–1130 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Gordon State College?

Admitted students at Gordon State College typically score between 15–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Gordon State College cost?

Gordon State College's total cost of attendance is reported at $14,771 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Gordon State College require students to live on campus?

No -- Gordon State College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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