Learn to Thrive at Gordon College

Be known, grown and prepared at New England’s top Christian college

Location

Gordon’s beautiful campus is nestled on the North Shore of Boston, in Wenham, Massachusetts—just three miles from the ocean and near thriving, diverse communities. New England is both steeped in history and rapidly rising to welcome the future. And Gordon is the only nationally ranked, multidenominational Christian college here. What better way to prepare to step confidently into the world than to begin dipping your toes in now?

25 miles from Boston

3 miles from the ocean

485 wooded acres on campus

Student Body

1,294 undergraduate students

334 graduate students

Being part of a residential college community is a crash course on loving your neighbor. Get ready to learn a lot about yourself and others along the way. With students coming from dozens of nations and Christian traditions, Gordon works hard to be an institution where everyone has a place.

44 states

Academic Programs

From day one at Gordon we’re committed to preparing you for your career. We’ll help you connect with peers who share similar interests, gain hands-on learning experiences and build your clear career pathway.

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FACULTY

Learn under the wings of faculty who are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach. Your professors will know you personally and connect you to their own professional networks and research projects. Together you’ll pursue learning marked by insatiable curiosity and a drive for discovery.

student-tofaculty ratio

14:1 classes with 30 or fewer students

86%

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academic programs, including 30+ that are new and reimagined.

“The wide range of skills that I acquired at Gordon have prepared me exceptionally to be a major asset in my career. Blending spirituality with the curriculum has allowed me to emerge with not only industry knowledge and experience but also some of the most highly sought-after attributes in the working world today: kindness, honesty, resolve and a deep care for the work that I perform.”

ADAM KONICKI ’21

Partnership Direct Senior Associate Publicis Health Media, Pfizer Account

Faith

Faith is what sets you apart from thousands of your peers, and it’s what sets Gordon apart from thousands of other institutions. You’ll experience full integration of faith into all aspects of the college experience— from the residence hall to the dining hall, the classroom to the locker room, and everything in between. President Mike Hammond’s prayer is that every student who comes through Gordon’s doors would leave with a stronger faith in Jesus Christ—are you ready to grow?

30 ministry and missions groups

40+ denominations represented

At Gordon College, we are committed to shalom—a right ordering of relationships and actions resulting in the affirmation of human dignity and the flourishing of community.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

100% OF STUDENTS GET SCHOLARSHIPS

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HONORS AND SCHOLARS

Like many opportunities at Gordon, the honors and scholars programs are not a one-size-fits-all product. Here you’ll find an array of programs designed to enrich the academic experience in ways that best support your passions and goals.

Scholars programs all require a separate application as part of the admissions process. They are cohort-based, four-year programs—some of which have scholarships attached—representing a feature of the life, faithfulness and character of our founder, Rev. Dr. A. J. Gordon.

» A. J. Gordon Scholars: Curiosity, initiative and character of leadership

» Clarendon Scholars: Leadership in an urban context

» Dokes Scholars: Preparation for pastoral ministry

» Global Scholars: Creative leadership for global engagement

» Department of Music Leadership Award and Music Education Honors Award: Exceptional musical abilities, potential for musical leadership and service

Honors programs are opportunities available to you once you arrive at Gordon. These are credit-bearing learning opportunities that vary in length and focus, and students who qualify can pursue any or all that interest them.

» Departmental Honors: Research and thesis-based deep learning within a chosen discipline

» Jerusalem and Athens Forum: One-year course exploring faith, intellect, vocation and leadership

» Pike Honors: Independently designed program of undergraduate study

Study Abroad

Spend a semester (or more) enriching your education with a unique experience that will stay with you for life. Gordon’s signature study abroad programs, Gordon in Orvieto, Italy and the Balkans Semester for the Study of War and Peace, are just two of the dozens of locations where you can connect to a new community as a participant and not just an observer.

LIVE AND LEARN IN...

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belize, Belgium, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lithuania, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Peru, Romania, Rwanda, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Uganda, Wales

La Vida

Start your college experience with an adventure! Choose either a 12-day La Vida expedition or an on-campus Discovery class as part of the first-year experience.

Fellows Programs

One-year, co-curricular cohort programs to enhance your learning experience.

» Wood Fellows: Leadership development and spiritual formation for students who value discipleship and ministry.

» James Higginbotham Legacy Fellows: Accelerated career development and vocational exploration.

Alumni

Join the wide-reaching Gordon alumni community. These are lifelong learners and leaders who are employed at some of the top businesses and nonprofits, who are earning advanced degrees at some of the most impressive institutions and who continue to center their lives on a commitment to Christ and his work in the world.

93% of alumni are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduating

92% of alumni are involved in church

86% of alumni are involved in faith organizations or activities