Gordon State College
Tel:
(678)359-5555
- The mission of the college is to provide a supportive and enriching environment in which to prepare students to continue their education in baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate and professional degree programs. Through a diverse faculty and staff, modern technology and a well-balanced variety of campus activities, Gordon students have the tools and experiences they need to succeed in higher education and beyond.
School Highlights
- Gordon State College serves 4,047 students (66% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is same as the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
- Gordon State College is the only community colleges within Lamar County, GA.
- The nearest community college to Gordon State College is Southern Crescent Technical College (16.6 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 150 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Gordon State College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 150 staff | 94 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,047 students | 2,588 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,654 students | 1,115 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,393 students | 1,473 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 994 | 461 |
| % Asian | 2% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| % Black | 29% | 33% |
| % White | 64% | 48% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate (Year 2007) | 11% | 32% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,300 | $29,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Located in the small, rural town of Barnesville, in middle Georgia, Gordon College is a two-year, residential college offering its students more than 60 programs of study. Founded in 1852, Gordon College joined the University System of Georgia in 1972 as an associate level institution with a distinctive legacy of excellence in scholarship and service. With an enrollment of more than 3,400 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of less than 25:1, Gordon offers an intimate academic setting where its students can receive the individualized attention that only a small college can provide. The College offers 70 associate of arts, associate of science, associate of science in nursing and associate of applied science degrees. A cooperative bachelor of science in nursing is offered with the Medical College of Georgia. Gordon College enrolls aprox. 3,400 students, about 600 of whom live in residence halls. Extracurricular activities include music and theatre productions, student art shows, movies, dances, clubs and intramural sports. Gordon competes in men's intercollegiate baseball, women's fast-pitch softball, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's tennis. Gordon College distinguishes itself by offering strong programs in general education, the fine arts, and health care education. Gordon is divided among four academic divisions -- (1) the Division of Business and Social Science, (2) the Division of Humanities, (3) the Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and (4) the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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- The nearest community college to Gordon State College is Southern Crescent Technical College (16.6 miles away).
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