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Gordon College Admission Requirements

Wenham, Massachusetts

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Your chances of getting into Gordon College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

91.8%
Admission Difficulty for Gordon College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Gordon College is 91.8%.  Its admission rate is the 64th lowest in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Gordon College and can you get accepted?

Gordon College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,280 out of the 1,395 who applied were admitted.

Gordon College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Gordon College?

92% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Gordon College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.58 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1200 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Gordon College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.58

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Gordon College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Gordon College are to have around a 3.58 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.58 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Gordon College accepts 92% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Gordon College is 3.58 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #23 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Gordon College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Gordon College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 20.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Gordon College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Gordon College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 24% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1086-1313

Applicants Submitting SAT 

24%
SAT Scores for Gordon College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 558
Math 25th Percentile 528
Composite 25th Percentile 1086
SAT Scores for Gordon College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 663
Math 75th Percentile 650
Composite 75th Percentile 1313
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Gordon College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Gordon College is 1200 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1086-1313. Students who get into Gordon College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Gordon College ranks #28 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1200 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Gordon College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1086 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1086, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 970, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Gordon College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1199, you have around a 92% chance of being admitted. A 1313 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

Gordon College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1313 and Above Good >96%
1199 to 1313 Avg + 92%-96%
1086 to 1199 Avg - 86%-92%
973 to 1086 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 973 Low <76%
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Gordon College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

8%
ACT Scores for Gordon College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 25
Math 25th Percentile 21
Composite 25th Percentile 23
ACT Scores for Gordon College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 32
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Gordon College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Gordon College is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 29.  The school ranks #29 in Massachusetts for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Gordon College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Gordon College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Gordon College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 92% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 96% with a 29 ACT score.

Gordon College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >96%
26 to 29 Avg + 92%-96%
23 to 26 Avg - 86%-92%
20 to 23 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 20 Low <76%
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High School Class Rank

53% of Gordon College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 18% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Gordon College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 18%
Top 25% of class 53%
Top 50% of class 76%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Gordon College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 871 524 1,395
Accepted 816 464 1,280
Acceptance Rate 94% 89% 92%
Enrolled 193 124 317
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 27% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

38

Applicants have 38 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Gordon College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Gordon College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Gordon College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Gordon College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Gordon College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.58 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1200 and ACT of 26 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165936 IPEDS survey data for Gordon College.

Last updated February 24, 2024