Home Search Tool Popular Degrees Largest Colleges Top Careers Our Blog

GORDON COLLEGE

  • 255 Grapevine Rd
  • Wenham, MA 01984
  • OPEID College Code: 00215300
  •  
  • GET MORE INFORMATION
  •  
  • General Phone: (978) 927-2300
  • President: R Judson Carlberg
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 1,685
  • College Mascot: Scots
  • Write First Review!
  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
Gordon College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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.
    Show All
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Gordon College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5691,0951,664
Number Granted Admission (%)378 (66%)728 (66%)1,106 (66%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)144 (38%)238 (33%)382 (35%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam33287%
ACT ® Exam10427%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading520650
SAT ® Math500640
SAT ® Writing560640
 
ACT ® Composite2428
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving74%17%15%93%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,265$4,267$1,608$11,990
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.1%1.2%0.4%
Number in Default452
Number in Repayment356414468
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
GET MORE INFORMATION
2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$28,352$28,456$26,844
In-State Tuition and Fees$28,352$28,456$26,844
Out of State Tuition and Fees$28,352$28,456$26,844
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,720$7,424$7,336
Other Expenses$1,400$1,400$1,400
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$38,272$38,080$36,380
In-State$38,272$38,080$36,380
Out of State$38,272$38,080$36,380
Off Campus
In-District$29,152$29,256$27,644
In-State$29,152$29,256$27,644
Out of State$29,152$29,256$27,644
Off Campus with Family
In-District$29,152$29,256$27,644
In-State$29,152$29,256$27,644
Out of State$29,152$29,256$27,644
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree18-
Exercise Physiology Degree10-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree5-
Business Administration Degree30-
Finance Degree4-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree33-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree2-
 
Education
Curriculum and Instruction Degree-32
Early Childhood Education Degree--
Education Administration Degree-3
Elementary Education Degree--
Music Teacher Education Degree814
Special Education Teaching Degree--
Middle School Education Degree--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree31-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures Degree--
French Language and Literature Degree3-
German Language and Literature Degree--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree10-
 
History
History Degree26-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree9-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies Degree19-
Philosophy Degree6-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree4-
Physics Degree1-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree37-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Community Organization and Advocacy Degree1-
Public Policy Degree1-
Social Work Degree29-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Degree13-
 
Social Sciences
Development Economics and International Development Degree1-
Economics Degree7-
International Relations and Affairs Degree8-
Political Science Degree11-
Sociology Degree9-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Youth Ministry Degree15-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree5-
Music Degree3-
Music Performance Degree3-
Art Studies Degree12-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,685
    • Undergraduate: 1,585 Graduate: 100
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 609 Female: 1,076
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 593 Female: 992
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 16 Female: 84
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,553 Part-Time: 132
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,549 Part-Time: 36
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4 Part-Time: 96
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien674%
American Indian10.06%
Black332%
Asian282%
Hispanic563%
White1,41884%
Unknown825%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18251%
Ages 18-1967740%
Ages 20-2172143%
Ages 22-241418%
Ages 25-29422%
Ages 30-34130.8%
Ages 35-3990.5%
Ages 40-49322%
Ages 50-65120.7%
Age Over 65130.8%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees510341169
Faculty Status16610165
Tenured Faculty5050-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1619467
Primarily Instruction1619467
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial46451
Other Professionals18310578
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1209723
Clerical And Secretarial514011
Skilled Crafts88-
Service and/or Maintenance614912
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$68,231 (94)$69,249 (63)$66,162 (31)
Professor$75,930 (45)$76,207 (33)$75,168 (12)
Associate Professor$65,086 (32)$65,322 (21)$64,635 (11)
Assistant Professor$53,772 (17)$52,899 (9)$54,754 (8)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$68,231 (94)$69,249 (63)$66,162 (31)
Professor$75,930 (45)$76,207 (33)$75,168 (12)
Associate Professor$65,086 (32)$65,322 (21)$64,635 (11)
Assistant Professor$53,772 (17)$52,899 (9)$54,754 (8)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes366166200
Unduplicated Athletes299140159
Baseball1919-
Basketball24168
Field Hockey20-20
Lacrosse472819
Soccer502723
Softball15-15
Swimming221012
Tennis211011
Track and Field, Indoor461729
Track and Field, Outdoor351817
Track and Field, X-Country552134
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$20,167$22,727
Assistant Coaches-$2,111$1,607
 
Coaches
All Coaches462125
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Lacrosse532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Indoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Outdoor532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students72%
 
By Gender
Male69%
Female74%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian100%
Black67%
Asian82%
Hispanic56%
White73%
Unknown38%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less61%
5 Years70%
6 Years72%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Liquor Related11
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-3
Burglary12
On Campus
Forcible Rape-3
Burglary32
Vehicle Theft2-
Arson1-
Gordon College Reviews

Write Your Review...

Rate This School
Email
Review
I Accept the Terms of Use
There Are No Reviews Yet!
Be the First to Review Gordon College
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

Have a Question? Ask Our Community!

Share This Page

  •  

Sponsored Links

Similar Local Colleges