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Gordon College is a state college located in Barnesville, Georgia, United States. It was originally established in 1852 as a seminary. The college offers associate degrees and bachelor degrees in diverse areas of study. Gordon is part of the University System of Georgia. The main campus includes more than 25 buildings spread across an area of 125 acres.
Gordon College has an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. The college’s athletic department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams including basketball, soccer, tennis, and racquetball. The sports teams compete in the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association and the National Junior College Athletic Association. The teams are nicknamed the Highlanders.
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Campus Location419 College Dr
Barnesville, GA 30204
USA
Main Tel: (770) 358-5000
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 409 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 3,703 in 2007-2008 (2,885 full-time equivalent). About 40% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 60% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 91% are full-time and 9% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,362 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,344 | | Room | $ 4,200 | | Board | $ 2,160 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,104 | | Other | $ 5,362 |
Financial Aid: Gordon participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 45 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 31 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 26 |
Housing and MealsGordon provides on-campus housing for 1,034 of its 2,885 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 61% | | Women | 61% | | All | 61% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) LIBERAL ARTS (322 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (87 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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