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Gordon College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,390
Religious affiliation Interdenominational
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 77%
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Wenham, Massachusetts, Gordon College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Gordon College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Gordon College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Gordon College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Gordon College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,250

Cost of attendance at Gordon College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,250

Cost of attendance at Gordon College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Gordon College received on average $26,364 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,364
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 117 31% $4,748 $555,540
Other Federal Grant 117 31% $4,818 $563,720
State Grant/Scholarships 51 14% $2,595 $132,367
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 373 100% $24,498 $9,137,723
Total Grant & Scholarships 373 100% $26,364 $9,833,810

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gordon College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Gordon College students is 72.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.6%.

72.1%

  • asian 75.0% 21 students
  • African American 61.9% 13 students
  • white 75.3% 232 students
  • hispanic 57.8% 26 students
  • International Students 66.7% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 69.2% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Commonwealth Coast Conference
  • Basketball Commonwealth Coast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Commonwealth Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Gordon College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gordon College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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