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Gordon College

Wenham, MA · Rural · 1,278 students
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$24,883
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
68%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$52,119
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
69%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Located on a wooded 450-acre campus on Boston’s North Shore, Gordon College is a leading non-denominational Christian liberal arts institution known for its intentional integration of faith, scholarship, and service. Academically, the college excels in programs such as music, education, kinesiology, business, and the pre-health sciences, with distinctive offerings like the Gordon Commission for Global Education providing immersive study abroad experiences. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, Christ-centered community rooted in regular chapel gatherings, outdoor recreation, and campus ministries, while its suburban location offers seamless access to Boston’s robust internship and cultural opportunities.

Location
Wenham, MA, 01984 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
BOS · Boston
18 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$30,700
Housing & food (on campus)$13,300
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$53,560
Average net price$24,883
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$30,700
Housing & food (on campus)$13,300
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$53,560
Average net price$24,883
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.gordon.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$34,980
Fees$1,380
Housing$9,550
Food$5,450
Books & supplies$2,200
Total published by the school$53,560
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,829
$30–48k
$18,900
$48–75k
$21,004
$75–110k
$24,380
$110k+
$27,138
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $15,472
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
68%
Within 4 yrs
61%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 52.7% · others: 74.2% 
8 yrs after starting
71% graduated · 17% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$45,839
10 yrs after entry$52,119
Debt
Median at graduation$26,250
Monthly payment$278
Middle 50% owe$12k–$27k
90th percentile$34,105
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1265
R 580–695 · M 550–660
ACT midpoint
27
Comp 25–31 · E 23–35 · M 23–27
SAT middle 50%: 1130–1355
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 68.5% · women 69.8% 
Yield: 21.6% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

If Gordon College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
17%
Family income
$82,787
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
3%
Where first-years come from
In state (MA)
39.4%
Out of state
58.9%
International
1.1%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NY 31 · CT 28 · NH 26 · PA 24 · ME 15

Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
11%
Black
5%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Rowing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$45,839
After 10 yrs
$52,119
Biology, General36
Research and Experimental Psychology28
Business Administration, Management and Operations25
Communication and Media Studies24
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
Computer Science14
Fine and Studio Arts13
Finance and Financial Management Services13
English Language and Literature, General12
Religion/Religious Studies12
Political Science and Government12
Mathematics11
Music10
History9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$115M
Full-time faculty
52%
Faculty salary
$7,927/mo
Teaching spend
$11,030
per student
Federal loans
53%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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