Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Gordon State College
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The Cost Formula
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Net Price
$9,435
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Gordon State College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$8,105
Gordon State College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$6,912
$30–48k
$6,817
$48–75k
$9,435
$75–110k
$12,326
$110k+
$12,615
Understanding Your Aid Package
Gordon State College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$9,435/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$6,912/year
48% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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48%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
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38%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$17,500
Range (25th–75th)$4,750 – $15,599
Median Parent PLUS Loans$8,300
Debt Manageability
0.37x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,871
Earnings Growth
+14%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-7,775
27th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$20,411
25th %ile
$55,521
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon State College Cost & Financial Aid
Gordon State College's published tuition is $14,771 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $9,435—a difference of $5,336.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $6,912 at Gordon State College. 48% of students receive Pell Grants.
Gordon State College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Gordon State College graduates is $17,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $186 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $12,615 at Gordon State College—still $2,156 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
