Overview

Founded in 1852, Gordon State College (GSC) is a member of the University System of Georgia with a distinct legacy of scholarship and service. With an enrollment of more than 3,100 students, GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, including a variety of concentrations, pathways and certificate programs.

GSC provides an intimate academic setting on its 235-acre campus in Barnesville, Georgia, located just 55 miles south of Atlanta and 37 miles northwest of Macon. Students benefit from a 21:1 student-to-professor ratio, state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, and dedicated faculty and staff committed to student success.

GSC delivers extraordinary value with total tuition for a four-year degree under $20,000, among the most affordable in the region. More than $3 million in scholarships and grants are awarded to students annually.

Beyond the classroom, Highlander students enjoy a vibrant campus life with modern on-campus housing, intercollegiate and club athletics, and more than 100 student organizations that foster leadership, service and community.

Through strategic initiatives focused on student achievement and workforce development, GSC generated an economic impact of more than $125 million and supported 942 jobs in central Georgia during fiscal year 2024.