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Gordon is in Barnesville, Georgia. 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 Associate'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 top quarter of students at Gordon scored at least 500 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 380 to 490 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,500 students study at Gordon (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at the school. Gordon offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Gordon can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Gordon College joined the University System of Georgia in 1972 as an associate level institution with a distinctive legacy of excellence in scholarship and service. From its founding in 1852, Gordon has grown and changed, not only in response to, but also in anticipation of, the educational needs of its community. GordonĘs scope of influence now extends beyond the surrounding rural areas to include the rapidly growing suburban areas south of Atlanta, east of Columbus, and north of Macon. This area of Georgia is a community in flux, rural yet suburban, rich in diversity, reflecting the extremes in economic and population growth. Gordon College exists to provide educational and cultural opportunities both within and beyond this area. The mission of Gordon College, therefore, is to: 1. Prepare students for transfer into and success in baccalaureate and professional degree programs through the college transfer program; 2. Prepare students for entry into and success in specific occupations and careers through the Associate of Science in Nursing and Associate of Applied Science degree programs; 3. Strengthen the academic skills of students otherwise unprepared for entry-level college work through the Learning Support program; and 4. Serve the community by providing opportunities for life-long learning and professional development through Community Service programs. Gordon College is dedicated to providing a superior climate of learning through excellence in instruction, attention to studentsĘ needs, and cooperation with other agencies to enhance GordonĘs own resources. The College further commits itself to assembling a faculty with excellent credentials that is dedicated to teaching and active in the pursuit of scholarship."
More complete details are provided below.
Gordon College
419 College Dr
Barnesville, GA 30204
General Phone: (770) 358-5000
Admissions Phone: (770) 358-5023
Financial Aid Phone: (770) 358-5059
http://www.gdn.edu
Gordon awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 338 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 66 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 2 | business management |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Gordon in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 407 | 4 |
In 2005, Gordon had a total enrollment of 3,500 students (2,729 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 58% |
| Part-Time | 42% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Gordon offers campus housing for 788 of its 2,729 (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 | 3,570 | 3,448 | 97% | 3,448 | 100% |
| Men | 1,221 | 1,185 | 97% | 1,185 | 100% |
| Women | 2,349 | 2,263 | 96% | 2,263 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (770) 358-5023
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,742 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,366 |
| Room and board | $ 5,540 |
| Room charge | $ 3,590 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 721 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,652 |
Financial Aid:
Gordon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (770) 358-5059
Gordon has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $58,278 | 6 | $61,458 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $53,425 | 7 | $50,069 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $41,440 | 28 | $42,850 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $47,340 | 41 | $46,805 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 35 | 73 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 35 | 57 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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