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

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
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
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
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
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,395

Applied

1,280

Accepted

1,294

Enrolled

Female Admissions

871

Females Applied

816

Females Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

524

Males Applied

464

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.71

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	August 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	611	558	663
SAT Math	591	528	650
ACT Composite	26	23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

27,000

Private

Fees

1,030

Full-time student fees

12,720

Room & board

7,710

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

20,110

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,569

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,016

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,052

Avg. Loan Aid

12,078

Avg. Grant Aid

16,237

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70.95%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,294

Total Undergrad students

10%

International Students

58%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.11%
Black or African American	5.98%
White or Caucasian	60.96%
Asian	3.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.24%
Two or more races	2.87%
Other	3.82%

Gender

Male (40.03%)

Female (59.97%)

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	95%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Golden Goose, Gordon Globes and Senior Formal

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:
Student Government Association, Student ministries and volunteer programs, Diverse music ensembles, Intramural sports and Short-term missions

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		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		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
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		Division 3	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		Division 3	No
Rowing		Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No

Faculty

263

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 72

Part-time - 191

Male - 41

Female - 33