Barnesville, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Gordon State College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,129-student campus.

3.20
Incidents / 1k students
#2,311
Rank of 3,050
#68
GA rank
3,129
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Gordon State College reports 3.20 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,311 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 76% of ranked campuses its size.

3.20
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,311
of 3,050 ranked nationally
76%
report fewer incidents than this campus
10
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

No change

Gordon State College was unchanged from 10 to 10 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Gordon State College is a Public institution located in Barnesville, GA, enrolling approximately 3,129 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 21 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #68 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,129 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Gordon State College is "Burglary" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 12.54 incidents per 1,000 students, Gordon State College reports 75% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

3.20 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2311

See peer comparison

State Rank (GA)

#68

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

10

across 11 crime categories

Where Gordon State College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

3 safer than 24% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Gordon State College percentile rank 24.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2311 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Gordon State College reports 75% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$3,628
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,948
Avg Net Price
$8,105
Median Debt
$17,500
Pell Grant Recipients
48%
How does this cost rank in GA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Average
1023
SAT Math Range
440–540
ACT Average
20
ACT Range
15–24

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
19%
Retention Rate
51%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$33,163
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,871
Loan Repayment (3yr)
57%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Gordon State College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 900% (1 → 10 incidents)

051015 202120222023 1 10 ▲ +900.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 120
Arson 000
Burglary 520
Fondling 010
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 110
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 331
Robbery 010
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 9
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 10 0
Drugs 2022 0 37
Liquor 2022 0 6
Weapons 2022 3 2
Drugs 2021 1 20
Liquor 2021 0 2
Weapons 2021 0 0

Gordon State College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

GA

Gordon State College

3.20 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,311
Enrollment
3,129
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Mercedita, PR · 3,130 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 3,126 enrolled
Safety Score 54.70
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · 3,125 enrolled
Safety Score 1.92
Husson University
Bangor, ME · 3,133 enrolled
Safety Score 0.96
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · 3,134 enrolled
Safety Score 5.11

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Gordon State College nationally (rank #2311), regardless of size or state.

Radford University
Radford, VA
National Rank #2310
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
National Rank #2312
University of Portland
Portland, OR
National Rank #2309
Rockford University
Rockford, IL
National Rank #2313
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
National Rank #2308

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon State College safe?
Gordon State College has a safety score of 3.20 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,311 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Gordon State College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Gordon State College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does Gordon State College have fire safety data?
Yes. Gordon State College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Gordon State College's Safety Profile

Gordon State College in Barnesville, GA enrolls 3,129 students and has a safety score of 3.20 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2311 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 10 from 2022 to 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Gordon State College's 3.20 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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