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Gordon College

Wenham, Massachusetts 01984

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Gordon College is a private institution in Wenham with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1268, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,119 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,817.

Established
1889
Motto
Ίησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ"
Mascot
Scottish Lion Rampant
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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59%Acceptance
1268SAT Avg
1,247Students
11:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$52,119Earnings 10yr
$24,817Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Gordon College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1268

Reading & WritingMid: 644
598690
MathMid: 618
570680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2632

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1268

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,100
Room & Board$12,650
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$41,160
Average Net Price$24,817
Median Debt at Graduation$26,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$278

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,678
$30–48K$21,394
$48–75K$23,051
$75–110K$24,738
$110K+$27,522

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,817

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

6

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (55)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,247
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 6%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.6%
Freshman Retention82.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,839
8 Years$47,385
10 Years$52,119

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,900
Men
$60,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

132Very High

Estimated from MA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
20 mi(35 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
209 mi(362 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
290 mi(503 min)

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