Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
58.78%
SAT Average
1,268
ACT Range
26-32
Gordon College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 58.78%. This means approximately 588 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,247 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
58.78%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $28,100 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,100 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $41,160 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $24,817 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 21.02% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 56.11% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Gordon College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$28,100
Room and board
$12,650
Books and supplies
$800
Other expenses
$1,400
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$41,160
Average net price
$24,817
Average aid coverage
40%
$16,343 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Gordon College pays approximately $24,817 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Gordon College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Gordon College net price
$24,817
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Gordon College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $28,100 and average net price at $24,817. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$28,100
Current net price
$24,817
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
67.63%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$52,119
Undergraduates
1,247
10-Year Median Earnings - Gordon College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Gordon College graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Gordon College?
Undergraduates
1,247
Completion rate
67.63%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
21.02%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
56.11%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 21.02% of Gordon College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 56.11% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Gordon College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Gordon College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Gordon College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Gordon College is listed at 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Gordon College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon College | 58.78% | $28,100 | $24,817 | $52,119 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gordon College's acceptance rate?
Gordon College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 58.78%.
How much is Gordon College tuition?
Gordon College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $28,100.
What is Gordon College's average net price?
Gordon College's average net price in the local dataset is $24,817.
What does Gordon College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,678 for Gordon College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Gordon College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $52,119 for Gordon College.
Is Gordon College accredited?
Gordon College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Gordon College?
The local dataset lists 1,247 undergraduate students at Gordon College.
What percentage of Gordon College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Gordon College in the local dataset is 21.02%.
What is the federal loan rate at Gordon College?
The federal loan rate for Gordon College in the local dataset is 56.11%.
Where should I verify Gordon College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Gordon College or the latest official federal education data.