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Gordon College
Most applicants get into Gordon College — 69.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Gordon College anchors the college town of Wenham, MA, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Interdenominational affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $83,184 four years out. Faculty pay averages $95,124 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,278 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1168 and 1370 — below the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Gordon College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Gordon College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1168–1370 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Gordon College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 598 | 635 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 615 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Gordon College received 2,579 applications and admitted 1,516 (58.8%), with 327 enrolling.
How Gordon College compares
| Gordon College | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 69.2% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,700 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,119 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Gordon College's median earnings are $52,119 — below the Massachusetts benchmark of $62,832. Weigh that against the $30,700 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Gordon College lists tuition at $30,700 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Gordon College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $30,700 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,278 undergraduates, Gordon College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
68.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 31% don't — ask a Gordon College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Gordon College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $83,184 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,576 |
| Social Work | $55,315 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $53,475 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $52,173 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $51,479 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,928 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $47,495 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,723 |
Median earnings for these 9 Gordon College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,119 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 42 additional Gordon College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Gordon College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1168–1370 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 69.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Gordon College's acceptance rate?
58.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,516 admitted from 2,579 applicants.
How much does Gordon College cost?
At Gordon College, published tuition is $30,700 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Gordon College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Gordon College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,119 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Framingham State University — 83.6% admitted
- Hampshire College — 75.3% admitted
- Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology — 79.6% admitted
- Fisher College — 70.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.