Description

For an education that aims to produce students committed to servicing the community and prepared for worldwide leadership in the workplace or churches, Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts, may be the place for you.

Gordon College is a Christian community that specializes in the liberal arts. The school is dedicated to evangelical biblical faith, Christian scholarship, theological education and the cultivation of the character on intellectual, spiritual, social and emotional levels.

Student life in the New England town is one with many opportunities. The school is located less than 30 minutes from Boston and three miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Students have easy access to many beaches, cultural events, theatre and musical concerts, nature reserves and more. Many churches, bookstores and independently owned cafés and restaurants are also in the surrounding area.

Academics include many undergraduate degrees, such as Christian Ministries, Creative Writing or Sociology, and graduate degrees in Education, Music Education and more. A great number of interdisciplinary majors like Gender Studies and Sports Studies are also available.

Applications are available on the school’s admissions website.

Renewable merit-based scholarships from Gordon College are awarded to freshmen that complete the FAFSA application and demonstrate eligibility. Other forms of financial aid include federal grants, subsidized and unsubsidized loans and work-study programs.

Quick Facts about Gordon College, Wenham

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Interdenominational

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Fighting Scots

Website

www.gordon.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$29,310

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,310

Retention Rate

81%

Enrollment

1,676

Year Established

1889

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,591
Freshman Class
350
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,676

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
95%
Graduate
5%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
22%
Out-of-State
78%

Gender of Students

Women
61%
Men
39%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
87%
Latino
3%
Other
7%

Students State Origin

Massachusetts
22%
New York
8%
Connecticut
6%
New Hampshire
6%
Maine
6%
Other
52%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%

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