Gordon College
Admissions
Interested in attending Gordon College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Gordon College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Gordon College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Gordon accepted 59% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 2,579 people applied and 1,518 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Gordon College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at Gordon College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Gordon College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Gordon considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Gordon College?
Grades
Students who recently attended Gordon College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 1.8. 39% of freshmen who attended Gordon were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 63% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Gordon is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Gordon College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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