# Gordon College

Wenham, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/gordon-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 69% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,579 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,516 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 580–695 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 550–660 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 25–31 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $45,497 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,227 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $22,818 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $20,025 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,618 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $23,176 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $29,446 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,278 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 71% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $59,863 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,750 (FY2024) |

## What Gordon College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 165936. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology