by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,451 undergraduates in 2020, Gordon College is a small, private college located in Wenham, Massachusetts. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Gordon College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Gordon College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Gordon College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Interdenominational faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Interdenominational Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Gordon College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Gordon College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Gordon College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Gordon College for Veterans Guide.
Gordon College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Gordon College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,451 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,390 (95.8%). Part-time attendance was 61 (4.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,390 | 61 | 1,451 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Gordon College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Gordon College #547 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Gordon College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Gordon College Diversity Guide.
Gordon College has a total of 351 student athletes, 165 men and 186 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,395,836 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,395,836 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Gordon College Athletics