Gordon College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Gordon College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,630 students enrolled. This school was established in 1889 and is the only college located in Wenham, Massachusetts.

Gordon College is affiliated with Non-Denominational Church.

Academic Offerings

At Gordon College you can receive your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
72
Gordon College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 72 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Psychology, Business, and English and Literature. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Gordon College student retention rate is high at 84% (above Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at Gordon College is good - 73%.

Student to faculty ratio at Gordon College is pretty decent: 14:1. Read more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is very high - $26,100 per year. The additional fees at Gordon College not covered by tuition are roughly $1,100; which comes to a total of $27,200 per year.

Read the details about Gordon College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
92%
Easy
According to government data, 1,395 applications were submitted and 1,280 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Gordon College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,700
High
Gordon College provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Gordon College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Gordon College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, roughly $7,700 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Gordon College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Gordon College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Gordon College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Gordon College
255 Grapevine Rd
Wenham, Massachusetts
01984, USA
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