Gordon College's published cost of attendance is $42,446. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $21,829, middle-income families pay around $21,004, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,138.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| 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 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,829 |
| $30–48k | $18,900 |
| $48–75k | $21,004 |
| $75–110k | $24,380 |
| $110k+ | $27,138 |
Gordon College's published cost of attendance is $42,446. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $21,829, middle-income families pay around $21,004, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,138. Azimuth ranks Gordon College #1132 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Gordon College's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college's aid office works with families to construct aid packages tailored to demonstrated financial need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $43,838; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,638, median federal debt of $26,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $297 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Gordon College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,638, placing Gordon College in the 32.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,933 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Gordon College in the 16.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Gordon College #1129 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Gordon College's concentration in business and professional fields. Research Psychology is the largest program with 44 graduates, anchoring the institution's economic profile. The Business Administration program graduates 42 students earning median 4-year earnings of $73,576, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Communication and Media Studies program graduates 27 students with median 4-year earnings of $46,723, at 0.8x benchmark. Biology, General and Teacher Education round out the top programs, each graduating 26 and 25 students respectively, with Teacher Education earning median 4-year earnings of $48,928 at 1.0x benchmark. This program mix — anchored in Business — supports consistent long-term outcomes for graduates entering professional and applied fields.
