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About Gordon College

christian liberal artssmall class sizesarts and sciences focusfaith based mission

Gordon College is a private liberal arts college in Wenham, MA, known for its christian liberal arts, small class sizes, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 92%, Gordon College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 317 students each year. Gordon College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1086–1313, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Gordon College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $18,623 per year; the sticker price of $40,310 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Gordon College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

92%
Overall Accept Rate
1200
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1086 – 1313 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Gordon College

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Essay Strategy
Gordon College is a Christian liberal arts school where faith and learning are genuinely woven together, so use your essays to show how your faith shapes your intellectual curiosity and academic goals, not just your personal values.
Test Score Strategy
Since Gordon is test optional and your scores fall below the typical range for admitted students, focus your application energy on your essays, activities, and recommendations rather than submitting scores that could work against you.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Gordon College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$40k/yr$21.8k
30k-48k~$40k/yr$18.9k
48k-75k~$40k/yr$21.0k
75k-110k~$40k/yr$24.4k
110k+~$40k/yr$27.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,383
Undergrad Enrollment
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