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
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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

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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