Gordon College
Location and Contact Information
419 College DrBarnesville, GA 30204
USA
Main Tel: (770) 358-5000
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,462 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,464 |
| Room | $ 4,330 |
| Board | $ 2,260 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,104 |
| Other | $ 5,362 |
Financial Aid
Gordon participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 81% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 69% | $3,885 |
| Institutional Grant | 9% | $1,255 |
| Federal Grant | 49% | $3,621 |
| Pell Grant | 49% | $3,646 |
| Other Federal Grant | $808 | |
| State or Local Grant | 30% | $2,603 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 45% | $9,791 |
| Federal Loan | 45% | $9,791 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Gordon College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Highlands College | Rome, GA | 4,690 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA | 7,606 |
| 3 | East Georgia College | Swainsboro, GA | 2,555 |
| 4 | South Georgia College | Douglas, GA | 1,880 |
| 5 | Gainesville State College | Oakwood, GA | 8,238 |
| 6 | Middle Georgia College | Cochran, GA | 3,434 |
| 7 | Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City, KS | 3,625 |
| 8 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA | 3,531 |
| 9 | Kent State University Stark Campus | Canton, OH | 3,945 |
| 10 | Georgia Perimeter College | Decatur, GA | 22,808 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 415 | 2 |
| Bachelor | 28 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 46 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 38 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 30 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,855 in 2009-2010 (3,213 full-time equivalent).
About 40% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 60% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 82% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 57% Women 53% All 55%
Room and Board
Gordon provides on-campus housing for 1,034 of its 3,213 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)