Gordon College Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
59.02%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
317
SAT Scores
1,250
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,395 students have applied and 1,280 students have allowed to admit to Gordon College (Acceptance rate: 91.76%). Gordon's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 24.77 % where 317 students have finally enrolled out of 1,280 admitted students.
Gordon acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Oberlin College and Muhlenberg College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 47.50%).
Gordon enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 19.90%).
How to Apply to Gordon College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Gordon. Gordon offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.gordon.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.gordon.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.gordon.edu/sfs |
| Net Price Calculator | www.gordon.edu/netpricecalculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.gordon.edu/military |
| Disability Service | www.gordon.edu/asc |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Gordon and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Gordon College is 1,250 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Gordon College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,357). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon College | 1,250 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,357 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,237 | 81 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Gordon College, 76 students submitted SAT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,250 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 558 | 620 | 663 |
| Mathematics | 528 | 570 | 650 |
| Total | 1,086 | 1,190 | 1,313 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Gordon College, 25 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 27 | 29 |
| English | 25 | 29 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 27 |
Gordon Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Gordon College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |