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Gordon College (Gordon)
- 419 College Dr
- Barnesville, GA 30204
- OPEID College Code: 00157500
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- General Phone: (770) 358-5000
- President: Lawrence V. Weill
- Website: www.gdn.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,703
- College Alias: Gordon

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Gordon Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 708 | 1,096 | 1,804 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 646 (91%) | 1,038 (95%) | 1,684 (93%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 506 (78%) | 793 (76%) | 1,299 (77%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 34% | 38% | 53% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,104 | $2,994 | $2,068 | $1,296 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| Number in Default | 43 | 62 | 55 |
| Number in Repayment | 657 | 591 | 487 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,152 | $1,832 | $1,742 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,768 | $6,617 | $6,366 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $736 | $721 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,150 | $5,760 | $5,540 |
| Other Expenses | $4,236 | $3,448 | $2,652 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,450 | $3,825 | $3,206 |
| Other Expenses | $3,836 | $3,726 | $2,446 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,836 | $3,726 | $2,843 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,288 | $11,776 | $10,655 |
| Out of State | $18,904 | $16,561 | $15,279 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,188 | $10,119 | $8,115 |
| Out of State | $15,804 | $14,904 | $12,739 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,738 | $6,294 | $5,306 |
| Out of State | $12,354 | $11,079 | $9,930 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Nursing | 81 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 326 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,703 Undergraduate: 3,703
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,307 Female: 2,396
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,307 Female: 2,396
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,448 Part-Time: 1,255
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,448 Part-Time: 1,255
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 19 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,278 | 35% |
| Asian | 52 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 3% |
| White | 2,238 | 60% |
| Unknown | 17 | 0.5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 79 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,733 | 47% |
| Ages 20-21 | 862 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 340 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 240 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 145 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 131 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 144 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 17 | 0.5% |
| Age Uknown | 12 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 341 | 237 | 104 |
| Faculty Status | 191 | 112 | 79 |
| Tenured Faculty | 50 | 50 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 177 | 98 | 79 |
| Primarily Instruction | 79 | - | 79 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 22 | 22 | - |
| Other Professionals | 41 | 30 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 101 | 87 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 40 | 39 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 49 | 36 | 13 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,069 (98) | $49,982 (52) | $50,166 (46) |
| Professor | $60,805 (18) | $60,843 (14) | $60,674 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $50,138 (33) | $49,869 (16) | $50,391 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,746 (41) | $43,811 (20) | $49,541 (21) |
| Instructor | $40,183 (6) | $36,579 (2) | $41,985 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,069 (98) | $49,982 (52) | $50,166 (46) |
| Professor | $60,805 (18) | $60,843 (14) | $60,674 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $50,138 (33) | $49,869 (16) | $50,391 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,746 (41) | $43,811 (20) | $49,541 (21) |
| Instructor | $40,183 (6) | $36,579 (2) | $41,985 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $121,727 | $59,546 | $62,181 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 92 | 50 | 42 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 92 | 50 | 42 |
| Baseball | 24 | 24 | - |
| Soccer | 35 | 18 | 17 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Cross Country | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,333 | $5,333 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 17% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 13% |
| Female | 21% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 21% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| White | 20% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 5 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 7 |
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