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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Gordon admits about 7 in 10 applicants (69%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 65% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 88%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled15 of 100 · 353 students
Admitted, went elsewhere54 of 100 · 1,285
Not admitted31 of 100 · 728

The funnel

Applied
2,366
Admitted
1,638
Enrolled
353

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (68% and 70%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

22%

Yield

22% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college22%
22%
← 5%higher than 55% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college69%
69%
← More selectivemore selective than 65% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Gordon reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required. Scores are optional. 29% of first-years sent an SAT and 8% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Required
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Gordon College
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1243 on the SAT, 73 points above the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1130–1355median 1250
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing580–695median 640
500600700800
Math550–660median 610
500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

29%

submitted SAT

8%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1243
1243
← 900higher than 68% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)