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Gordon State College

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Overview

Established in 1852, the Gordon State College is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Barnesville (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Georgia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Gordon State College (Gordon) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Gordon State College (Gordon) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 172-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Gordon also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Gordon State College's Control Typepublic

Entity

Gordon State College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Gordon State College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Gordon State College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym Gordon
Founded 1852
Motto Where students flourish!
Colours Navy blue, white and yellow
Mascot Highlander
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University Location

Address 419 College Drive
Barnesville
30204 Georgia
United States
Gordon State College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Gordon State College Phone Number +1 (678) 359 5555
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Gordon State College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Gordon State College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Gordon State College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Gordon State College.

Gordon State College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Gordon State College's admission information.

Gordon State College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Gordon State College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Gordon State College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Gordon State College's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Gordon State College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Gordon State College's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Gordon State College.

Gordon State College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Gordon State College has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Gordon State College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Gordon State College's Control Type Control Type

Gordon State College is a public higher education institution.


Gordon State College's Entity Type Entity Type

Gordon State College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Gordon State College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Gordon State College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Gordon State College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Gordon State College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, medium full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Gordon State College's main facilities:


Gordon State College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Gordon State College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 83,973 physical volumes, 10,398 physical media, 1,377 digital/electronic media and 315 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Gordon State College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Gordon State College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Gordon State College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 994 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Gordon State College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Gordon State College's main services:


Gordon State College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Gordon State College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Gordon State College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Gordon State College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Gordon State College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Gordon State College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Gordon State College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1941


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • University System of Georgia (USG)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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