Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Wenham, Massachusetts |
| Online | gordon.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Gordon College, a private Christian liberal arts institution, is situated on a wooded 450-acre campus in Wenham, Massachusetts, approximately 25 miles north of Boston. Founded in 1889 as a missionary training school and relocated to its current location in 1955, Gordon maintains its evangelical Christian tradition while offering a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. The college is known for its programs in education, business, psychology, and biblical studies, with notable strengths in the arts and sciences. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, residing in one of the traditional New England-style residence halls or apartment complexes that characterize the suburban campus. As a member of NCAA Division III and the Commonwealth Coast Conference, Gordon fields varsity teams known as the Fighting Scots in sports including soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Gordon College is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Gordon College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#552 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#383 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#28 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#560 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1086/1313 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.58 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,030 |
| Room and Board | $12,150 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,390 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11% |
| Business | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| English and Literature | 9% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024