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Gordon is in Wenham, Massachusetts. Wenham is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Interdenominational college. Gordon is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Gordon offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, mathematics, art studies, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Gordon are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 660 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 540 to 650 in 2005. People seek out Gordon, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Gordon teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,666 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at Gordon attend part-time. The school offers a real campus feel. Gordon makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Commonwealth Coast Conference athletics.
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
255 Grapevine Rd
Wenham, MA 01984
General Phone: (978) 927-2300
Admissions Phone: (978) 867-4218
Financial Aid Phone: (978) 867-4035
http://www.gordon.edu
Gordon awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 133 | English, history, Spanish language, political science, economics, international relations, sociology, French language, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 38 | Christian studies, youth ministry, philosophy |
| Business And Management | 37 | business management, accounting, finance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Science | 34 | biology, exercise physiology, chemistry, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | curriculum and instruction, music teaching, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, special ed |
| Media | 20 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | social work |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science |
| Music | 7 | music performance, music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | parks and recreation studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Gordon in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 376 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
In 2005, Gordon had a total enrollment of 1,666 students (1,601 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 22% |
| New Hampshire | 10% |
| New York | 8% |
| Maine | 8% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| California | 4% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Gordon offers campus housing for 1,464 of its 1,601 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,098 | 921 | 84% | 414 | 45% |
| Men | 378 | 307 | 81% | 155 | 50% |
| Women | 720 | 614 | 85% | 259 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (978) 867-4218
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,924 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,924 |
| Room and board | $ 6,660 |
| Room charge | $ 4,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,460 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (978) 867-4035
Gordon has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $68,773 | 10 | $65,868 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $56,222 | 6 | $54,719 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $49,126 | 9 | $49,792 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $61,831 | 26 | $56,877 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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