Gordon College

Gordon College is located in Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1889 by Adoniram Judson Gordon and was named after its founder and first president. In its first year, the college enrolled 30 students. Prior to adopting its present name, the college was known as Gordon Bible Institute, Gordon Bible College, and Gordon College of Theology and Mission. The college moved to its present campus in Wenham, Massachusetts, in 1955. Barrington College merged with the college in 1985. Gordon College is made up of the following academic units:

• Division of Education
• Division of Fine Arts
• Division of the Humanities
• Division of the Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science
• Division of the Social & Behavioral Sciences

The Student Association of Gordon College funds and governs a number of clubs and organizations. These include the Classical Studies Club, Gordon Parliamentary Debate Society, Student Venues Council, Amnesty International, Model United Nations, Asian Student Association, Gordon Film Society, and Student Fan Club.

Gordon College Highlights

Where Gordon College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Interdenominational religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, media, mathematics, music, and drama and performing arts.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Gordon Students

The student enrollment at Gordon was 1,648 in 2007 (1,568 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 83% of enrolled students and graduate students are 17%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Gordon participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Gordon provides on-campus housing for 1,382 of its 1,568 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Gordon Athletics

Gordon is in the Commonwealth Coast Conference for major sports.

Gordon Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: