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Gordon State College SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 890-1130. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 15-24. Gordon State College admitted 86% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
890-1130
ACT middle 50%
15-24
Acceptance rate
86%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
2,544

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Gordon State College?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1130 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Gordon State College's SAT submitters; 890 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 15% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Gordon State College?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Gordon State College SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing450530590
SAT Math440510540
SAT total (estimated)89010401130
ACT composite151824

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 590 in Reading and Writing but 540 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1023.

Testing policy

Does Gordon State College require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Gordon State College told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Gordon State College's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Gordon State College

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$3,628
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$10,948
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$8,105
First-year retention rate
51%
Graduation rate within 6 years
20%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$37,871

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FAQ

Gordon State College admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Gordon State College?

Gordon State College does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 890 and 1130 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1130 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 890 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Gordon State College?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 15 to 24, with a median of 18. Scoring 24 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Gordon State College require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Gordon State College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Gordon State College's admissions website before you apply.

What is Gordon State College's acceptance rate?

Gordon State College admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].