At a glance
Average net price
$24,883
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
68.5%
Admission rate
69%
Undergrad size
1,278
In-state tuition
$30,700
Out-of-state tuition
$30,700
Cost of attendance
$42,446
Median earnings (10y)
$52,119
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,265
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 84.4%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (30%), humanities & arts (30%), stem (27%).
- STEM27%
- Health1%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts30%
- Social sciences30%
- Trades & services0%
- Biological sciences18.7%~239 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business11.5%~147 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology11.2%~142 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education8.5%~109 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication7.9%~101 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.3%~67 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English4.3%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~50 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Theology3.9%~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History3.6%~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.3%~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 78 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | $25,612 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 67 | $45,771 | $24,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 62 | $32,003 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 51 | $24,365 | $26,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 46 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 40 | $35,785 | $26,975 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 39 | $30,735 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 37 | $34,123 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 32 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 32 | $57,391 | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 25 | $31,219 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 23 | $34,082 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $26,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Bachelor's | 20 | $30,712 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 18 | $21,587 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 15 | $36,992 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 14 | $33,486 | $26,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | $35,399 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | $27,000 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 1 | $47,768 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $32,092 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Gordon College
Gordon College is a mid-sized institution located in Wenham, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,278 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Gordon College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,883 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $30,700 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $42,446 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 68.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 84.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,119 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Gordon College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (30% of credentials), humanities & arts (30% of credentials), stem (27% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Gordon College accepts 69% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,265. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Wenham, Massachusetts (rural), Gordon College draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Gordon College
Q.How much does Gordon College cost?
The average net price at Gordon College is $24,883 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $42,446.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Gordon College?
Gordon College has a 6-year graduation rate of 68.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Gordon College?
Gordon College admits 69% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Gordon College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Gordon College graduate earns $52,119 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Gordon College?
Published tuition is $30,700 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Gordon College located?
Gordon College is located in Wenham, Massachusetts (ZIP 01984).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Gordon College at their official website.