Description
Gordon College, a campus of the University System of Georgia, offers associate degrees in over 60 programs of study and places students in an ideal environment to prepare for their four-year bachelor’s degree program.
The college offers on-campus housing, a science and technology center, and a sports complex that houses intercollegiate sports. Available sports include women's and men's cross country, women's and men's soccer, men's basketball, women's fast-pitch softball, baseball, women's tennis, cheerleading, wrestling and swimming.
A highlight each spring is the Scottish Highlander Games where students can participate in these ancient, traditional events.
Professional degrees, including a bachelor’s in Nursing and Health Information Management are offered, addressing the increase in demand for these professions. Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Respiratory Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Physician Assistant are also important components of the Allied Health Professional careers that students can begin to prepare for at Gordon College.
Teacher Education is also a highlight of the academic programs at Gordon College and a bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and a teaching or secondary credential in Science and Math Education is offered.
For the local community, Gordon College offers courses in:
• A to Z Grant Writing
• Creating Web Pages
• Guiding Kids on the Internet
• Photographing People with Your Digital Camera
Gordon College offers all of this from the location of Barnesville, south of Atlanta, offering a small-town feel located near a large, thriving city.
Quick Facts about Gordon College, Barnesville
Location
Southeast
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Highlanders
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Parking Permit Required
Yes
Selectivity
Highly Selective
In-State Tuition
$3,016
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,002
Retention Rate
100%
Enrollment
3,855
Year Established
1852
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 3,855
- Freshman Class
- 1,175
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,855
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 93%
- Part-Time
- 7%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 100%
- Out-of-State
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 58%
- Men
- 42%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 42%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 49%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 6%
Students State Origin
- Georgia
- 100%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
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