Gordon State College: Statistics

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# 5375 of 14,131 In the World
# 1496 of 2,597 In North America
# 1412 of 2,496 In the United States
# 39 of 1 In Barnesville
# 2445 of 99 For Communications and Public Relations
Top 1-3 For 8 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

86%

Enrollment

5,135

Average SAT

1,010

Average ACT

20

Aid receiving

94%

Undergraduates

3,179

Male:Female Ratio

32:68

Type

Public
not-for-profit

Highest Degree

Bachelor's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Gordon State College has an acceptance rate of 86% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 86% 86% 86%
Applicants 1,958 692 1,266
Admissions 1,682 598 1,084
Freshmen enrolled full time 499 194 305

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 52%
â–  Asian 1%
â–  Hispanic 6%
â–  Black or African American 35%
â–  Two or more races 4%
â–  Unknown 1%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Gordon State College.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Gordon State College majors

Gordon State College has granted 244 associate degrees across 13 programs, and 234 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gordon State College.

Major Associate Bachelor
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 46 54
Business Administration and Management, General 42 50
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 77 -
Elementary Education and Teaching - 55
Psychology, General 32 -
Human Services, General - 29
Biology & Biological Sciences, General - 19
Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 12 -
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General - 9
Visual and Performing Arts, General 8 -
Engineering, General 7 -
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 5 1
Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator - 6
Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology 6 -
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5 -
History, General - 5
English Language and Literature, General - 3
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General - 3
Sociology, General 2 -
Chemistry, General 1 -
Mass Communication & Media Studies 1 -
Grand Total 244 234

Publications & Citations

Gordon State College has published 528 scientific papers with 8,546 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Business, Computer Science, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, and Economics.

Publication / Citation count by topic

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5 Notable alumni

Cartha DeLoach

1. Cartha DeLoach

1920-2013 (aged 93)
manager
Cartha Dekle DeLoach, known as Deke DeLoach, was associate deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States. During his post, DeLoach was the third most senior official in the FBI after J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson.
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Emily Barnelia Woodward

2. Emily Barnelia Woodward

1885-1970 (aged 85)
journalist
Emily Barnelia Woodward was an American journalist and advocate. She served as the editor for the Vienna News and later became its sole owner. Later in life, she became actively involved in advocating in several areas relating to reforms in Georgia. Woodward was posthumously inducted into the Georgia Newspaper Hall of Fame and the Georgia Women of Achievement.
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Richard Russell Jr

3. Richard Russell Jr

1897-1971 (aged 74)
lawyer politician
Richard Brevard Russell Jr. was an American politician. A Southern Democrat, he served as the 66th Governor of Georgia from 1931 to 1933 before serving in the United States Senate for almost 40 years, from 1933 to 1971. At his death he was the most senior member of the Senate. He was a leader of Southern opposition to the civil...
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William D. Pawley

4. William D. Pawley

1896-1977 (aged 81)
diplomat businessperson politician
William Douglas Pawley was a U.S. ambassador and noted businessman who was associated with the Flying Tigers American Volunteer Group (AVG) during World War II.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names Gordon
Founded 1852
Motto Where students flourish!
Colors navy blue, white, yellow
Academic calendar Semesters
Total staff 234
Classification Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Address 419 College Dr Barnesville, Georgia, 30204 United States
City Population 6,000
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