Name of College: Gordon State Date
of NOHS visit: 3-5-19
Written By: Harrison Montevideo
Written By: Harrison Montevideo
Gordon State was founded in 1852 and is located in Barnesville,
Georgia. Satellite campus locations can be found in McDonough and Griffin, Georgia.
Gordon State has around 1,000 students that reside on campus, making
them one of the smallest schools in the state. They have over 40 clubs for
students to get involved in campus and the local community. They also have many other student life activities including a
vibrant Greek life program.
Gordon State does not have a holistic review process. High
school GPA, test scores, and a completed online application is all that they
require for admissions. Test score requirements can be found on their website
here: https://www.gordonstate.edu/admissions/freshmen.html.
Gordon State’s main scholarship is the “Foundation for your
Future” which is a competitive academic based scholarship where students can
get anywhere from $300-$3,000 dollars in scholarships. A list of all the
possible scholarships at Gordon State can be found here on their website: https://www.gordonstate.edu/fndscholarships/
Gordon State offers 10 four year degree programs and 3
associate level programs for students to take advantage of.
They have three Schools:
- Nursing
- Education
- Arts and Sciences
Each of those schools have their own pathways for students
to specify their education. More information can be found on their academic
information page on their website: https://www.gordonstate.edu/programs/schools.html
Gordon State has many unique opportunities for students.
They have 8 unique study abroad programs that each cost $2,000 dollars. They
also offer many research opportunities.
Gordon State offers three unique ways to visit their campus.
You can go to one of their open house visits which they have five times a year.
If you would like a more personal experience. You can schedule a private tour
with their admissions department. Lastly you can also take a virtual tour if
you cannot make it to the campus. More information can be found here on their
visit page on their website: https://www.gordonstate.edu/admissions/visit.html
Some
quick facts and helpful info for Gordon State are listed below!
- Small private school feel with a public school cost and education
- Good springboard program; you can get your associate's degree then move on to a larger university
- Part of the University System of Georgia with 4,000 students enrolled on their campus.
