Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
86.78%
SAT Average
950
ACT Range
15-21
Gordon State College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 86.78%. This means approximately 868 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,605 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
86.78%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,475 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,381 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,944 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,918 | State avg: $16,729. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 47.23% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 35.91% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Gordon State College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,381
Room and board
$9,142
Books and supplies
$1,350
Other expenses
$2,726
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$14,944
Average net price
$8,918
Average aid coverage
40%
$6,026 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Gordon State College pays approximately $8,918 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Georgia average of $16,729 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Gordon State College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Georgia and national averages.
Gordon State College net price
$8,918
Georgia average
$16,729
National average
$17,506
Gordon State College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,381 and average net price at $8,918. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,381
Current net price
$8,918
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
17.31%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$37,871
Undergraduates
2,605
10-Year Median Earnings - Gordon State College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Gordon State College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Gordon State College?
Undergraduates
2,605
Completion rate
17.31%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
47.23%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
35.91%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 47.23% of Gordon State College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 35.91% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Gordon State College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Gordon State College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Gordon State College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Gordon State College is listed at 419 College Dr, Barnesville, GA 30204. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Gordon State College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon State College | 86.78% | $10,381 | $8,918 | $37,871 |
| Miami Ad School-Atlanta | Not available | $19,400 | $28,032 | $106,192 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | 16.46% | $32,876 | $13,289 | $102,772 |
| Chamberlain University-Georgia | 96.15% | $19,686 | $31,471 | $92,405 |
| Emory University | 11.10% | $60,774 | $23,911 | $80,137 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gordon State College's acceptance rate?
Gordon State College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 86.78%.
How much is Gordon State College tuition?
Gordon State College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,381.
What is Gordon State College's average net price?
Gordon State College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,918.
What is Gordon State College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $37,871 for Gordon State College.
Is Gordon State College accredited?
Gordon State College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Gordon State College?
The local dataset lists 2,605 undergraduate students at Gordon State College.
What percentage of Gordon State College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Gordon State College in the local dataset is 47.23%.
What is the federal loan rate at Gordon State College?
The federal loan rate for Gordon State College in the local dataset is 35.91%.
Where should I verify Gordon State College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Gordon State College or the latest official federal education data.