Gordon College
Wenham, Massachusetts 01984
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Gordon College is a private institution in Wenham with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1268, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,119 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,817.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Progressive at its inception in 1889, the school admitted both men and women of various ethnicities.
- •It was renamed Gordon Bible College in 1916 and expanded to Newton Theological Institution facilities along the Fenway, into a facility donated by Martha Frost in 1919.
- •In 1921, the school was renamed Gordon College of Theology and Missions.
- •In 1955, Gordon developed into a liberal arts college with a graduate theological seminary and moved to its present several-hundred-acre Wenham campus north of Boston.
- •In 1958, Gordon College instituted a core curriculum.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1268
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
November 1
Decision by January 20
Regular Decision
January 31
Decision by March 15
Reply by May 1
SAT/ACT optional for admission consideration.
Faith-based essay required as Gordon is a Christian college.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
May 1
Spring Transfer
November 1
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-1.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,250
Academics
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Programs (55)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
6
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
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Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Sprawling 450-acre wooded campus; compact academic core.
Visit Planning
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Nearby Attractions
Myopia Hunt Club
Historic polo grounds and golf course.
Wenham Museum
Local history and model train museum.
Cape Ann
Rockport and Gloucester coastal towns nearby.
Salem
Historic city with maritime heritage.
Boston
Major city 20 miles south.
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