GORDON COLLEGE

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Gordon College

School Overview

Gordon College has a Interdenominational religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Wenham, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

255 Grapevine Rd
Wenham, MA 01984
Main Phone: (978) 927-2300
Web Site: www.gordon.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,631 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.7% of students attend full-time, while 0.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 133 male students and 266 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 33.3% of the student body, while females made up 66.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 74.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 580. One quarter of students scored at least 640.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 540 or higher. One fourth of students scored 650 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer Science

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

Theology And Religious Vocations

School Accreditation

Gordon College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Gordon College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Gordon College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Commonwealth Coast Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 26,950
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 21,300
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 26,950

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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