Gordon College

Education is transformation. At Gordon, we take it personally. It is our privilege, not just our responsibility, to create unique academic, co-curricular and relational milestones in the lives of our students. The Gordon experience creates context for knowledge gained, provides opportunities to apply what is learned and refines a broader purpose—a vocation or calling—in each student’s life.

Gordon College strives to graduate men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and Christian character, committed to lives of service and prepared for leadership worldwide.

As an intentional Christian community, Gordon serves students from a wide range of backgrounds who embrace the College’s broadly evangelical identity and desire an experience that combines an exceptional liberal arts education with an informed Christian faith. We retain a commitment to integrating faith and learning, a heritage once embraced by many institutions, such as our neighbor in Boston, Harvard University—the first institution of higher learning in the United States. Gordon also remains committed to the power of a liberal arts education to hone qualities most sought by employers—the ability to think holistically, reason analytically, communicate persuasively and—even more importantly—to act morally.

Our primary responsibility is to prepare students for the long haul, to make them spiritually, intellectually, relationally and professionally ready for a lifetime of growth—from the first job out of college and beyond, into fields not yet existing. In a time when individuals are likely to switch occupations (not just employers) over the course of a career, a strong liberal arts education offers flexibility and agility.Our mission is the foundation of all we do as we inspire the next generation toward faithful leadership for the common good.

We're a community of scholars and servants, leaders and learners, truth-seekers and globe-trotters. We have curious minds and compassionate hearts, and we want to change the world. Join us? It starts here. At Gordon—one of the nation’s premier Christian colleges, just outside of Boston—you’ll discover how to lead your life with purpose, worthy of the unique call God has inspired in you.

Scholarships can reduce your college costs by up to $120,000! Competitive scholarships require an invitation from the Admissions Office during the application process. Merit-based scholarships are determined by your GPA and SAT or ACT score, and are automatically awarded upon acceptance to Gordon. In addition, special and outside scholarships for particular circumstances or talents can help reduce your college costs.

At Gordon College we welcome the unique experience and perspective that transfer students bring to the classroom and campus life. From your first contact with Gordon you will have an admissions counselor who works directly with you to make the process a seamless one.Your admissions counselor will help you navigate the transfer credit evaluation and the financial aid process. We look forward to welcoming you to Gordon.

At Gordon we value that as a transfer you have already been a hard-working college student prior to submitting an application to us. We understand that evaluating the courses you intend to transfer is one of the most important pieces of your college decision. When a transfer student has been offered acceptance to Gordon College, we request a Transfer Evaluation to be completed by our Registrar’s Office. We intend for you to receive your evaluation prior to making a final college choice.

The area where Gordon is located couldn’t be better. We’re 25 miles from the thriving, academic downtown of Boston, 3 miles from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and situated on 450 acres of beautiful New England forests. We encourage you to look at the area guide, but we would love for you come see it for yourself.

Higher-Level International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme exams with scores of 5 or better will be considered for college credit upon receipt of the official certificate. Specific course credit allocation will be determined by the academic department involved.

Whether you are an American living abroad, a foreign citizen living in the States already, or a foreign citizen living abroad, your admissions counselor will help you navigate the process of applying to Gordon College as a freshman or transfer student. We look forward to welcoming you here.

Gordon’s devoted faculty and staff and its active student organizations provide crucial support for students transitioning into an education in the USA. Whether you require help with paperwork or simply want to enjoy fellowship with other international students, you will find a supportive network of caring peers and mentors on your Gordon journey.

Studying at Gordon is about preparing to lead your life well. A challenging education within a framework of faith offers students the freedom to curiously and courageously wrestle with tough questions, entertain new ideas, seek truth and take action.

The journey to personal and professional development begins on day one at Gordon. Over the course of four years, we want students to aim for more than just a job out of college; we want them to discover and pursue their God-given calling. The Career Services Office is here as a guide along the way, helping students bridge their classroom learning to real-world experience to prepare them well for life after graduation.

When studying abroad, you discover a place that follows a different rhythm and you learn its customs—from kneeling in Franciscan caves on the slope of Monte Subasio, to buying fresh caracoles at the local fish market in Seville, to salsa dancing on the streets of Zagreb during a Cuban festival. Global Education at Gordon is about intentionality and immersion, in connecting to a new community as a participant and not just as an observer.