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Gordon College is a Christian college located in the small and rural town of Barnesville, in the middle of Georgia, United States. It was established in the year 1852 as a seminary. The college is part of the University System of Georgia. The college is named after John B. Gordon, a Georgia native. The main campus spreads across an area of 120 acres. The college offers bachelor degrees, associate degrees, and transfer programs to students.
Gordon College participates in the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association and is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Gordon College's sports teams are nicknamed the Gordon College Highlanders. The Highlanders participate in men's and Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, baseball, Woman's Softball, cross country and other sports.
Gordon is in Barnesville, GA. Barnesville is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Gordon issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Gordon include liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
The most successful professors at Gordon are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,703 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Part-time study is common at Gordon. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Gordon College
419 College Dr
Barnesville, GA 30204
General Phone: (770) 358-5000
http://www.gdn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 322 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 87 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Gordon in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 409 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Gordon had a total enrollment of 3,703 students (2,885 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 36% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Gordon offers campus housing for 1,034 of its 2,885 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Barnesville, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,891 | 1,756 | 61% | 1,341 | 76% |
| Men | 1,137 | 694 | 61% | 540 | 78% |
| Women | 1,754 | 1,062 | 61% | 801 | 75% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,362 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,344 |
| Room and board | $ 6,360 |
| Room charge | $ 4,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,104 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,362 |
Financial Aid:
Gordon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157500)
Gordon has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $59,664 | 6 | $57,893 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $51,287 | 15 | $48,604 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $47,396 | 23 | $48,740 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $43,263 | 8 | $42,752 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $52,062 | 52 | $48,836 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 40 | 78 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 40 | 58 |
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gordon Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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