Gordon College Viewbook 2024-25

thrive

at New England’s top Christian college

You were made to

thrive Build your career, confidence and character at Gordon.

“The critical thinking skills I learned at Gordon were huge. I learned how to look at a problem from multiple angles with multiple theories and how to integrate them.

This was important in my Ph.D. program because it gave me a leg up in my coursework.”

Abigail Butt ’05, M.Sc., Ph.D. Director, Lincoln Council on Aging

Human anatomy and physiology lab

academics that build a career

In the vast sea of possibilities we’ll help you chart your unique course. It might take you to an internship in downtown Boston or the nearby Biotech Corridor, a research project in the Great Marsh in nearby Essex or a teaching or ministry practicum in diverse communities—all to help you prepare for your career.

Enhance your academic experience through: + Gordon Plus: Start your graduate degree as an undergraduate student. Save time and money, and launch your career more quickly. + Gordon Honors Institute: Achieve academic and vocational excellence in the honors community, which includes additional scholarships, four-year cohort experiences and more.

Sample employers of Gordon alumni

experiences that build confidence

From the classroom to the dorm room, living and learning together shapes the Gordon experience—and ultimately shapes you. Imagine how you’ll grow from banding together with an honors cohort for four years, trekking through the Adirondack wilderness on a La Vida expedition, working with a human rights organization in Croatia, making art in an ancient convent in the Italian countryside, volunteering with a local homeless or tutoring ministry, rallying on the quad for a snowball fight or joining Fighting Scots nation as an athlete or superfan.

GORDON traditions s Christma arvest Gala & H Festival

Annual Golden Goose talent extravaganza

‘Sweaty-Toothed Madmen’ improv group

Catacombs weekly worship unplugged

“I had no experience with coding; Gordon helped me start from the ground up to become someone who can do the job and do it at a good level. At the end of my junior year, I started to feel confident in my skills and even started taking side jobs for people my senior year.”

Ari Dospassos ’21 Software Engineer, Microsoft

Balkans Semester for the Study of War and Peace

Gordon in Orvieto, Italy

“When I chose to attend Gordon, it was the first time I really ever actively and intentionally pursued my faith. I would not be where I am today without having gone to Gordon and without having chosen to pursue my faith the way I did.”

Chukwuemeka (B. J.) Osuagwu ’20 Executive Director, Healthy Waltham

Women’s Lacrosse team Bible study

christian community that builds character

Be known in a community of caring individuals from diverse backgrounds who want to help solve global challenges with a Christian voice during a critical time in history. Big things can happen when we are united in Christ rather than divided by our differences. As we worship, pray, learn and serve together, we learn from one another and build a solid faith foundation to contribute with excellence to Christ’s work in the world.

Lean in with small groups and discipleship

Love your neighbor through service learning and missions

Cultivate your calling with faculty who are committed Christians

Expand your worship through Chapel and special events

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Gateway to New England Gordon is the only nationally ranked, multidenominational Christian college in New England—a hub for outdoor activities, history, culture and career opportunities.

With the beach and Boston within reach, adventures await.

Explore our local area guide, then visit campus!

Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse, Gloucester

Gordon by the numbers:

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miles from Boston

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miles from the ocean

acre wooded campus

ST U DE NT C LU B S AND COU NC IL S

of students live on campus

where will your course lead you?

Adams School of Music and the Arts

Herschend School of Education

School of Business

The collaborative home for Gordon’s 20

The only Christian school among the top

effect positive social change. Gordon’s

creative and performing arts programs,

48 education programs in the U.S. for

School of Business pairs practical learning

the Adams School is a vibrant venue

evidence-based reading instruction, the

opportunities with faculty experience (at

hosting 70+ annual events. Faculty are

Herschend School will prepare you for

companies like PricewaterhouseCoopers

accomplished musicians, artists, designers,

success as a future educator. With 100%

LLP, General Electric, UKG and Fortune 200

performers and storytellers who will equip

job placement, our alumni are equipped to

firms) to prepare you to make a difference

you for excellence in your craft.

serve diverse populations of learners.

in high-demand areas of work.

School of Humanities and Social Science

School of Ministry, Theology and Biblical Studies

School of Psychology and Human Services

Nurture your curiosity about the world,

Prepare to participate in God’s work in

The School of Psychology and Human

including its past and a vision for a future

our complex world. The School of Ministry,

Services prepares you to facilitate healing

where justice and peace reign. In the

Theology and Biblical Studies layers

and fullness of life for people who are

School of Humanities and Social Sciences,

scholarship with practical skills so you

suffering. Students spend thousands of

internships, study abroad and research

can understand the diversity of Christianity

hours per year engaged in experiential

prepare you to join the work of fostering

and connect it with service to God and

learning in our neuroscience lab or

hopeful transformation for a hurting world.

neighbor.

internship and volunteer opportunities.

School of Science and Health

Not sure yet? That’s ok!

View all majors and programs

Use science to bring solutions to a suffering

Many students come to Gordon as “deciding

world. In the School of Science and Health,

majors.” Some explore a few academic

you’ll learn under active, accomplished

areas before declaring a major. Others have

scholars and gain hands-on learning in on-

a career destination in mind, but need help

campus labs and along Boston’s North Shore

finding the programs that will lead there.

and the Biomedical Corridor. Alumni have

You’ll be paired with an advisor who can

an exceptionally high 79% medical school

help you navigate this process, understand

and 90% allied health acceptance rate.

your passions and discern your goals.

We believe in the power of business to

Explore all your options on gordon.edu

You were made to thrive, and Gordon can make it happen.

Ranked a Princeton Review “Best Value College” for high return on investment, Gordon is among the lowest-priced of our peers and offers generous financial aid. At New England’s top Christian college, return on investment looks like preparing for the career of your dreams, building unwavering confidence and developing your character.

New England’s top Christian college

“Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” U.S. News & World Report

“Best Bang for the Buck” Washington Monthly

“Very competitive” Barron’s

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“Best 389 Colleges” Princeton Review

“Top College Values” Kiplinger

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