More selective than 35% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Gordon State College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Gordon State College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Gordon State College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 590 |
| SAT math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 890 | 1130 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Gordon State College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 450–590 | 440–540 | 15–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | — | — | 15–21 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Gordon State College compared with other Georgia colleges?
Gordon State College has the 31st-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 76% | 36% | $6,842 |
| 28 | Georgia College & State University | 78% | 64% | $20,686 |
| 29 | Truett McConnell University | 78% | 38% | $22,227 |
| 30 | Savannah College of Art and Design | 83% | 69% | $49,430 |
| 31 | Gordon State College | 86% | 20% | $8,105 |
| 32 | Augusta University | 86% | 49% | $13,787 |
| 33 | Covenant College | 87% | 71% | $26,265 |
| 34 | Brenau University | 88% | 33% | $18,924 |
| 35 | Georgia Southern University | 88% | 55% | $15,267 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Gordon State College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Gordon State College admissions questions
What is the Gordon State College acceptance rate?
Gordon State College accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,845 of 2,126 applicants were admitted.
Does Gordon State College require the SAT or ACT?
Gordon State College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Gordon State College?
The middle 50% of Gordon State College enrolled first-year students scored 890–1130 on the SAT and 15–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Gordon State College?
40% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (729 of 1,845).
Is Gordon State College getting harder to get into?
Gordon State College accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Gordon State College overview