Established in 1852, Gordon State College is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Barnesville (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Georgia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Gordon State College (Gordon) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Gordon State College (Gordon) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 170 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Gordon also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.