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Cost Breakdown for International Students

The up-front cost of tuition, housing and meal plan, and fees—the “sticker price”—can be overwhelming. But at Gordon, 99% of students receive financial aid—meaning hardly anyone pays that amount! We’re breaking down the big numbers so you can see what the average international student pays to attend Gordon.

Basic Semester Expenses

The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each. The following rates are per year and are estimates only:

2025–'26 Academic Year

Tuition & Fees (12–20 credit hours)

$33,000

Housing and Meal Plan and Fee (average)

$15,450

Total Educational Cost:

$48,450



Additional Costs Per Year

Health Insurance

$2,500

First-Year Experience Fee

$1,450

Books

$1,000

Estimated Total Additional Cost

$4,950



2025–2026 Total Estimated Educational Cost:

$53,400

It is the responsibility of the student to provide payment for any amount of the estimated expenses not covered by merit-based scholarships or the international student grant. Students can expect to draw from income, savings, assets, and other sponsors.

Students will also be responsible for the payment of books, miscellaneous/personal incidentals and travel costs.

After Your First Year at Gordon

As you and your family plan for your semester abroad, keep in mind that colleges and universities increase their total costs each year due to inflation and other factors. You will be responsible for planning and covering that additional increase in cost since Gordon will be unable to increase your academic scholarship and international grant.

Our financial aid team is here to help.

Student Financial Services (SFS)
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Jenks 106
Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984

  1. Email SFS
  2. Call: 800 343 1379
  3. Fax: 888 965 0658