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Gordon College

Wenham, MA · Rural · 1,278 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$24,883
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
68%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$52,119
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
69%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Located on a scenic, wooded campus in Wenham, Massachusetts, Gordon College is a premier Christian liberal arts institution renowned for its seamless integration of rigorous academics and active faith. Among its strongest academic offerings are highly regarded programs in business, kinesiology, and the natural sciences, which leverage the college’s proximity to Boston for premier internship and research opportunities. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, Christ-centered campus culture focused on spiritual growth, community service, and vibrant residential life. Distinctively, Gordon sets itself apart through its signature "La Vida" outdoor leadership program—a unique experiential course that builds character through wilderness expeditions—as well as its robust global education initiatives.

Location
Wenham, MA, 01984 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
BOS · Boston
18 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$30,700
Housing & food (on campus)$13,300
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$53,560
Average net price$24,883
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$30,700
Housing & food (on campus)$13,300
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$53,560
Average net price$24,883
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.gordon.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Gordon College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$34,980
Fees$1,380
Housing$9,550
Food$5,450
Books & supplies$2,200
Total published by the school$53,560
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$21,829
$30–48k
$18,900
$48–75k
$21,004
$75–110k
$24,380
$110k+
$27,138
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
68%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
61%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
71% graduated · 17% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,839
10 yrs after entry$52,119
Debt
Median at graduation$26,250
Monthly payment$278
Middle 50% owe$12k–$27k
90th percentile$34,105
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1265
R 580–695 · M 550–660
ACT midpoint
27
Comp 25–31 · E 23–35 · M 23–27
SAT middle 50%: 1130–1355
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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
17%
Family income
$82,787
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
11%
Black
5%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Rowing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,839
After 10 yrs
$52,119
Biology, General36
Research and Experimental Psychology28
Business Administration, Management and Operations25
Communication and Media Studies24
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
Computer Science14
Fine and Studio Arts13
Finance and Financial Management Services13
English Language and Literature, General12
Religion/Religious Studies12
Political Science and Government12
Mathematics11
Music10
History9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$115M
Full-time faculty
52%
Faculty salary
$7,927/mo
Teaching spend
$11,030
per student
Federal loans
53%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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