- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–590 reading and writing, 440–540 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–24 composite
- Average net price: $8,255 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Gordon State College reported: an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Gordon State College reviews each application.
Gordon State College GPA requirements
Gordon State College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Gordon State College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Gordon State College acceptance rate
Gordon State College admitted 1,682 of 1,958 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Gordon State College (formerly Gordon College) is a public 4-year college in Barnesville, Georgia, with 3,179 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Gordon State College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 510 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 24 |
| ACT English | 14 | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 21 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1023 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Gordon State College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Gordon State College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,255 a year at Gordon State College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Gordon State College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Gordon State College admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Gordon State College?
A lot: Gordon State College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Gordon State College accept?
Gordon State College's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,682 of 1,958 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Gordon State College test optional?
Check Gordon State College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Gordon State College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 14% sent SAT scores and 6% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Gordon State College look for?
Gordon State College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Gordon State College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Gordon State College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–590 in reading and writing and 440–540 in math; ACT composite 15–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Gordon State College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Gordon State College admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Gordon State College accept AP credit?
Yes. Gordon State College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Gordon State College if a parent went there?
No. Gordon State College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Gordon State College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,255 a year at Gordon State College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Gordon State College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Gordon State CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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