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Overview
Gordon College is a Comprehensive institution located in Wenham, MA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
255 Grapevine Road
Wenham, MA 01984
United States
Wenham, MA 01984
United States
Contact
Miss June Bodoni
Associate Vice President for Enrollment
Email: admissions@gordon.edu
Phone: 978-867-4218
Fax: 978-867-4682
Associate Vice President for Enrollment
Email: admissions@gordon.edu
Phone: 978-867-4218
Fax: 978-867-4682
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African-american/black Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anatomy |
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Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Finance, General |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Organizational Leadership |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
International And Intercultural Communication |
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Journalism |
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Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Sports Communication |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education |
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Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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Education, General |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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Special Education And Teaching, General |
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Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor |
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Teaching English Or French As A Second Or Foreign Language, Other |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Linguistics |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication Disorders Sciences And Services, Other |
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Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Outdoor Education |
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Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Christian Studies |
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Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Experimental Psychology |
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Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Community Organization And Advocacy |
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Human Services, General |
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Social Work |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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Economics, General |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
Youth Ministry |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Digital Arts |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Graphic Design |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,579
Applied
1,518
Accepted
1,293
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,559
Females Applied
884
Females Accepted
57%
Male Admissions
1,020
Males Applied
634
Males Accepted
62%
Applying
3.8
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below) |
Recommended |
Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview |
Other requirements: | Finance form for international students |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | February 1st | November 15th | No |
Out of state Fall freshmen | August 1st | January 1st | No |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | November 15th | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 637 | 598 | 690 | |
SAT Math | 620 | 570 | 680 | |
ACT Composite | 29 | 26 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
29,500
Private
Fees
1,200
Full-time student fees
13,300
Room & board
8,400
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
20,549
Avg. Financial Aid Package
19,344
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,395
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,913
Avg. Loan Aid
12,997
Avg. Grant Aid
16,990
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
70.68%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
26%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,293
Total Undergrad students
10%
International Students
59%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 11.79% |
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Black or African American | 5.53% |
White or Caucasian | 60.79% |
Asian | 3.13% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.16% |
Two or more races | 2.89% |
Other | 4.97% |
Gender
Male (41.69%)
Female (58.31%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 87% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Golden Goose, Gordon Globes and My Homecoming (student activities around Homecoming weekend)
Golden Goose, Gordon Globes and My Homecoming (student activities around Homecoming weekend)
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Rec-IM (Intramural Sports), Gordon College Student Association, Campus Events Council, Multicultural Initiatives Office Clubs and Business Club
Rec-IM (Intramural Sports), Gordon College Student Association, Campus Events Council, Multicultural Initiatives Office Clubs and Business Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Gated entrance
Gated entrance
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | No |
Rowing | No | No | No |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | No |
Rowing | No | No | No |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Water Polo | No | No | No |
Faculty
185
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 81
Part-time - 104
Male - 83
Female - 102
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