Gordon College
Wenham, Massachusetts · Private
Gordon College admitted 90% of 1,561 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1100–1303 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Gordon College
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Application deadlines
Gordon College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Early action II
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Gordon College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Gordon College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Gordon College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Essay
- Character
- Religion
Important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
Not considered
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.69 GPA. 28% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $42,950 a year. After grants, students paid $25,250 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Gordon College’s acceptance rate?
Gordon College admitted 90% of applicants: 1,405 of 1,561 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Gordon College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due December 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Gordon College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1100 to 1303, with a median around 1205. A score at or above 1205 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Gordon College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Gordon College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Gordon College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, 10–250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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