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Gordon is in a large suburb, in Wenham, MA. The school has a Interdenominational religious affiliation. Gordon is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Gordon than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include music, mathematics, media, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
Gordon does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 530 to 650 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 520 and 620.
Some professors at Gordon are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Gordon, in 2007-2008, had 1,648 students (1,559 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Gordon belong to the Commonwealth Coast Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Gordon College strives to graduate men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and Christian character, committed to a lifestyle of servanthood and prepared for leadership roles in their homes, workplaces, churches and communities worldwide. To that end, Gordon College, a Christian community of the liberal arts, remains dedicated to: The historic, evangelical, biblical faith; Education, not theological indoctrination; Scholarship which is integrally Christian; Institutional and individual lifestyles guided by the teaching of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit; Offering a wide range of study and service opportunities; Reflecting, both in programs and people, the rich mosaic of the body of Christ; Maturing its students in all dimensions of human development: physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual; Applying biblical principles to society and culture."
More complete details are provided below.
Gordon College Wenham
255 Grapevine Rd
Wenham, MA 01984
General Phone: (978) 927-2300
http://www.gordon.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 100 | English, history, sociology, political science, international relations, Spanish language, economics, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 56 | curriculum and instruction, music teaching, educational administration, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, special ed |
| Media | 37 | communication studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 33 | Christian studies, youth ministry, philosophy, theology |
| Science | 28 | biology, exercise physiology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | psychology |
| Business and Management | 26 | business management, accounting, finance |
| Family and Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Music | 10 | music performance, music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | parks and recreation studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Gordon in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 325 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 50 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Gordon had a total enrollment of 1,648 students (1,559 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| New Hampshire | 8% |
| New York | 8% |
| Maine | 7% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Gordon offers campus housing for 1,382 of its 1,559 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wenham, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,570 | 1,116 | 71% | 421 | 38% |
| Men | 531 | 371 | 70% | 161 | 43% |
| Women | 1,039 | 745 | 72% | 260 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,294 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,294 |
| Room and board | $ 7,424 |
| Room charge | $ 4,924 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Gordon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 215300)
Gordon has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $78,067 | 13 | $74,025 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $65,463 | 11 | $62,412 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $55,770 | 11 | $54,714 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $70,018 | 35 | $64,306 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Track | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gordon Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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