Gordon College
Wenham, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,336
Graduate Enrollment: 436
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Interdenominational
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 77.43%
Male/Female: 35% / 65% (2017)
First generation college students: 16.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.3% (2004)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 59.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 48.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 37.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 65.9%
Black: 5.7%
Hispanic: 12.2%
Asian: 4.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 8.5%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Black: 5.7%
Hispanic: 12.2%
Asian: 4.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 8.5%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $52,113
In-State tuition: $26,250Out-of-State tuition: $26,250
Estimated books and supplies: $960 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,700 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $96,628 (2017)
Median Family Income: $82,787 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $278 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,049 |
| $30k-48k | $16,777 |
| $48k-75k | $17,069 |
| $75k-110k | $21,313 |
| $110k+ | $27,036 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 65%6-year graduation rate: 72%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 86.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 88.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 93.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 75.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 71.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,453 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,448 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 39 | $26,500 | $281 | $29,174 ($2,431) | $40,330 ($3,361) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 40 | $26,975 | $283 | $37,822 ($3,152) | $39,465 ($3,289) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 22 | $38,684 ($3,224) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 28 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,526 ($2,544) | $41,458 ($3,455) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 25 | $26,000 | $246 | $26,224 ($2,185) | $47,814 ($3,985) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | $45,884 ($3,824) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 26 | $30,882 ($2,574) | $30,453 ($2,538) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 49 | $27,000 | $286 | $28,107 ($2,342) | $47,359 ($3,947) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 15 | $26,250 | $265 | $38,441 ($3,203) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 11 | $26,500 | $281 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | $36,664 ($3,055) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | $24,250 | $249 | $46,532 ($3,878) | $69,149 ($5,762) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 8 | $57,417 ($4,785) | $63,448 ($5,287) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 10 | $36,853 ($3,071) | |||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 58 | $47,601 ($3,967) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Curriculum and Instruction. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,460Full time faculty: 47%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $78,099,186 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $98,936,710 (2022)