Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Gordon College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$31K
+
Room
$13K
+
Books
$800
=
Sticker Price
$42,446
$31K+$13K+$800=$42,446
Your Family Income
Sticker
$42,446
−
Your Aid
$21,442
=
Net Price
$21,004
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Gordon College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$42,446
Tuition and Fees
$30,700
Room and Board
$13,300
Books and Supplies
$800
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$17,563
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$24,883
Gordon College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$21,829
$30–48k
$18,900
$48–75k
$21,004
$75–110k
$24,380
$110k+
$27,138
Understanding Your Aid Package
Gordon College has a sticker price of $42,446 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $42,446/year
Average aid: $17,563 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$21,004/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$21,829/year
21% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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21%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
17%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$26,250
Range (25th–75th)$12,000 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$43,838
Debt Manageability
0.46x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,119
Earnings Growth
+14%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-11,933
17th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$36,773
25th %ile
$72,581
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon College Cost & Financial Aid
Gordon College's published tuition is $42,446 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $21,004—a difference of $21,442.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $21,829 at Gordon College. 21% of students receive Pell Grants.
Gordon College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Gordon College graduates is $26,250, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $278 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $27,138 at Gordon College—still $15,308 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
