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

Contact Miss June Bodoni
Associate Vice President for Enrollment
Email: admissions@gordon.edu
Phone: 978-867-4218
Fax: 978-867-4682

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
International And Intercultural Communication
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Teaching English Or French As A Second Or Foreign Language, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Disorders Sciences And Services, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Outdoor Education
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Human Services, General
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,579

Applied

1,518

Accepted

1,293

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,559

Females Applied

884

Females Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,020

Males Applied

634

Males Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
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 %	75th %
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
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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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
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)

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

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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
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