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Gordon College
- 255 Grapevine Rd
- Wenham, MA 01984
- OPEID College Code: 00215300
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- General Phone: (978) 927-2300
- President: R Judson Carlberg
- Website: www.gordon.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,648
- College Mascot: Scots
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Interdenominational
- Mission Statement
- Gordon College strives to graduate men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and Christian character, committed to a lifestyle of servanthood and prepared for leadership roles in their homes, workplaces, churches and communities worldwide. To that end, Gordon College, a Christian community of the liberal arts, remains dedicated to: The historic, evangelical, biblical faith; Education, not theological indoctrination; Scholarship which is integrally Christian; Institutional and individual lifestyles guided by the teaching of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit; Offering a wide range of study and service opportunities; Reflecting, both in programs and people, the rich mosaic of the body of Christ; Maturing its students in all dimensions of human development: physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual; Applying biblical principles to society and culture.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.gordon.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 564 | 1,010 | 1,574 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 381 (68%) | 741 (73%) | 1,122 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 173 (45%) | 284 (38%) | 457 (41%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 433 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 112 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | 530 | 640 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 70%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 13% | 16% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $10,556 | $3,260 | $1,468 | $11,588 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 468 | 609 | 403 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,748 | $24,278 | $22,924 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,748 | $24,278 | $22,924 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,336 | $7,046 | $6,660 |
| Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,284 | $33,524 | $31,784 |
| Out of State | $35,284 | $33,524 | $31,784 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,548 | $25,078 | $23,724 |
| Out of State | $26,548 | $25,078 | $23,724 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $26,548 | $25,078 | $23,724 |
| Out of State | $26,548 | $25,078 | $23,724 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,648 Undergraduate: 1,529 Graduate: 119
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 580 Female: 1,068
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 562 Female: 967
- Graduate Gender Male: 18 Female: 101
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,518 Part-Time: 130
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,499 Part-Time: 30
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 19 Part-Time: 100
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 37 | 2% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Black | 23 | 1% |
| Asian | 24 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 3% |
| White | 1,427 | 87% |
| Unknown | 82 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 672 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 649 | 39% |
| Ages 22-24 | 192 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 47 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 9 | 0.5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 15 | 0.9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 43 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 14 | 0.8% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 489 | 349 | 140 |
| Faculty Status | 168 | 108 | 60 |
| Tenured Faculty | 53 | 53 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 160 | 99 | 61 |
| Primarily Instruction | 160 | 99 | 61 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 46 | 46 | - |
| Other Professionals | 165 | 104 | 61 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 118 | 100 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 52 | 44 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 58 | 48 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,533 (99) | $68,143 (61) | $61,343 (38) |
| Professor | $75,034 (45) | $75,662 (33) | $73,308 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $61,702 (26) | $62,468 (16) | $60,475 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,823 (28) | $55,036 (12) | $52,913 (16) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,533 (99) | $68,143 (61) | $61,343 (38) |
| Professor | $75,034 (45) | $75,662 (33) | $73,308 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $61,702 (26) | $62,468 (16) | $60,475 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,823 (28) | $55,036 (12) | $52,913 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 348 | 153 | 195 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 274 | 129 | 145 |
| Baseball | 14 | 14 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 |
| Lacrosse | 53 | 33 | 20 |
| Soccer | 51 | 24 | 27 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Swimming | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Tennis | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 41 | 16 | 25 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 41 | 16 | 25 |
| Cross Country | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $23,882 | $25,578 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,010 | $2,951 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 49 | 22 | 27 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 71% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 70% |
| Female | 71% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 78% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 71% |
| Unknown | 67% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 56% |
| 5 Years | 68% |
| 6 Years | 71% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 5 |
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