Gordon College
Liberal arts college · Wenham, MA · 1,278 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
69%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1130–1355
ACT (middle 50%)
25–31
Average net price
$25,227
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$45,497
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
71%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Gordon College?
Gordon College accepts about 69 of every 100 applicants (69%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1130 and 1355 on the SAT. A score at or above 1355 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1130, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–31.
The latest federal data says Gordon College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Gordon College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Gordon College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $45,497 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,227 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $34,300 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$34,300
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$34,300
- Room & board$14,150
- Total cost of attendance$45,497
- Average net price after grants$25,227
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Psychology, Communications, Visual & Performing Arts.
Gordon College FAQ
- What is Gordon College's acceptance rate?
- 69% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Gordon College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1130–1355. Aim for 1355 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Gordon College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–31.
- Is Gordon College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Gordon College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Gordon College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Gordon College cost?
- About $45,497 a year before aid; $25,227 on average after grants.
- What is Gordon College's FAFSA school code?
- 002153. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Gordon College receives your information.
- What is Gordon College's graduation rate?
- 71% of students finish within six years.
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