Gordon State College

Gordon State College is a mid-size independent baccalaureate institution located in Barnesville, Georgia, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,544. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a self-governed institution, it operates within the broader Georgia postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 86% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 86% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $9,435 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 19%, 26 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $37,871. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.