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Gordon College
Wenham, MA · Private nonprofit · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $25,227
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $59,863
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Gordon College is a private nonprofit college in Wenham, MA with 1,278 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants, and admitted students average 1265 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,227 per year ($22,818 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,863 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,579
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,516
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–695
200800
SAT Math550–660
200800
ACT Composite25–31
136
What Gordon College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $45,497
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $34,300
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,818
- $30–48k$20,025
- $48–75k$19,618
- $75–110k$23,176
- $110k+$29,446
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $59,863
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,278
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 27%
- White60%
- Hispanic11%
- Black5%
- Asian3%
Gordon College FAQ
What is Gordon College's acceptance rate?+
Gordon College admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Gordon College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–695 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1265.
What ACT score do you need for Gordon College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–31.
Is Gordon College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Gordon College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,579 students applied to Gordon College and 1,516 were admitted; 327 enrolled.
Does Gordon College consider legacy status?+
No. Gordon College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Gordon College require an essay?+
Gordon College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Gordon College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $45,497 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,227.
What is Gordon College's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 165936 · How we use this data
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