Gordon State College Admission
Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
93.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
45.55%
Freshmen Enrollment
859
SAT Scores
975
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,021 students have applied and 1,886 students have allowed to admit to Gordon State College (Acceptance rate: 93.32%). Gordon State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 45.55 % where 859 students have finally enrolled out of 1,886 admitted students.
Gordon State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Atlanta Metropolitan State College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 66.96%).
Gordon State enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 53.27%).
How to Apply to Gordon State College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Gordon State. Gordon State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.gordonstate.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://gafutures.xap.com/applications/usg/usg_common_app_short/introduction.asp?application_id=3406 |
| Financial Aid | https://www.gordonstate.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.gordonstate.edu/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.gordonstate.edu/departments/registrar/veteran-benefits/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.gordonstate.edu/student-life/accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Gordon State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Gordon State College is 975 and the average ACT score is 17. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Gordon State College is comparable to the schools (average score is 990). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon State College | 975 | 17 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 990 | 18 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,062 | 63 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Gordon State College, 8 students submitted SAT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 975 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 500 | 550 |
| Mathematics | 420 | 475 | 530 |
| Total | 870 | 975 | 1,080 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Gordon State College, 82 students submitted ACT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 17 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| English | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 17 | 18 |
Gordon State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Gordon State College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |