Gordon College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2858 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 803 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 735 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 37 of 1 | In Wenham |
| # 2044 of 99 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
69%
Average SAT
1,243
Average ACT
28
Avg. cost to attend
$25,299 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,314
Graduates
281
Male:Female Ratio
38:62
Religion
Interdenominational
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Gordon College has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 69% | 69% |
| Applicants | 2,366 | 961 | 1,405 |
| Admissions | 1,638 | 658 | 980 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 353 | 137 | 216 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 63% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 8% |
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 10% |
| â– Black or African American | 4% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 8% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Gordon College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Gordon College majors
Gordon College has granted 305 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, and 89 master's across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gordon College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | - |
| Experimental Psychology | 34 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | - |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 21 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | 21 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 16 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | - |
| Computer Science | 12 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | 7 |
| Youth Ministry | 12 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | 1 |
| History, General | 11 | - |
| Christian Studies | 9 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 8 |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | - |
| Linguistics | 5 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | - | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | - |
| Physics, General | 4 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 3 |
| Finance, General | 3 | - |
| History Teacher Education | - | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | - | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 2 | - |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 2 | - |
| Public Health, General | - | 2 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | - | 2 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | - | 2 |
| Accounting | 1 | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | - | 1 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | - | 1 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 1 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | - |
| Music, General | 1 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | - |
| Physics Teacher Education | - | 1 |
| Sociology, General | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 305 | 89 |
Publications & Citations
Gordon College has published 1,218 scientific papers with 19,410 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Medicine, Sociology, Computer Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
8 Notable alumni
1. Jonathan Draper
1952-. (aged 74)
theologian
Jonathan Lee Draper is an American Anglican priest, theologian, and academic. Since 2017, he has been the general secretary of Modern Church. From 2012 to 2017, he was the dean of Exeter, at Exeter Cathedral in the Church of England Diocese of Exeter.
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2. Roy A. Clouser
1937-. (aged 89)
philosopher
Roy A. Clouser is professor emeritus of the College of New Jersey. He has served as professor of philosophy, religion, and logic at the college since 1968. He serves as the resident philosopher of Christian Leaders Institute.
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3. Gary D. Schmidt
1957-. (aged 69)
writer
children's writer
novelist
scholar of English
Gary David Schmidt is an American author of children's and young adults' fiction books. He currently resides in Alto, Michigan, where he is a professor emeritus of English at Calvin University.
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4. Kenneth Lee Pike
1912-2000 (aged 88)
Bible translator
anthropologist
linguist
translator
missionary
Kenneth Lee Pike was an American linguist and anthropologist. He was the originator of the theory of tagmemics, the coiner of the terms "emic" and "etic" and the developer of the constructed language Kalaba-X for use in teaching the theory and practice of translation.
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All 8 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
GC
Founded
1889
Motto
Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior
Colors
navy blue, white
Academic calendar
August to May
Total staff
373
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
255 Grapevine Rd Wenham, Massachusetts, 01984 United States
City Population
5,000
Phone
8664646736
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