Gordon State College Acceptance Rate
Barnesville, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,126
- Admitted
- 1,845
- Yield
- 39.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Gordon State College's acceptance rate has risen from 48.4% in 2014–15 to 86.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,674 to 2,126 (-20%) over that period.
Its 86.8% rate makes Gordon State College more selective than about 28% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 27%.
Gordon State College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 39.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,674 | 1,294 | 48.4% | 1,048 |
| 2015–16 | 2,480 | 1,407 | 56.7% | 1,068 |
| 2016–17 | 2,065 | 1,122 | 54.3% | 869 |
| 2017–18 | 3,221 | 2,694 | 83.6% | 1,233 |
| 2018–19 | 2,120 | 1,496 | 70.6% | 878 |
| 2019–20 | 2,007 | 1,683 | 83.9% | 885 |
| 2020–21 | 2,257 | 1,778 | 78.8% | 660 |
| 2021–22 | 1,295 | 1,135 | 87.6% | 587 |
| 2022–23 | 2,021 | 1,886 | 93.3% | 859 |
| 2023–24 | 2,126 | 1,845 | 86.8% | 729 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,291 | 1,124 | 87.1% |
| Men | 835 | 721 | 86.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 15–21 | 8% |
How Gordon State College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Gordon State College's acceptance rate?
Gordon State College's acceptance rate is 86.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,845 admitted of 2,126 applicants).
Is Gordon State College test optional?
Gordon State College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Gordon State College?
Gordon State College received 2,126 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,845.
Is Gordon State College getting harder to get into?
Gordon State College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 48.4% in 2014–15 to 86.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.gordonstate.edu/.