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“Gordon College is among the top Christian colleges and the only nondenominational Christian college in New England. Gordon is committed to excellence in liberal arts education, spiritual development and academic freedom informed by a framework of faith”

Wenham, MA

http://www.gordon.edu/ - admissions@gordon.edu

INTRODUCTION:

We Are Distinctively Christian A. J. Gordon founded Gordon College in 1889 “to prepare the people of God to do the work of God” in bold and creative ways. More than a century later, that is still our central commitment, and with 38 major offerings, we are preparing students to be leaders in a wide variety of disciplines.

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ENGAGED STUDENTS

Freedom Within a Framework of Faith Gordon College values freedom. Freedom to ask challenging questions, probe new ideas and discover your calling. This freedom is deeply rooted in our faith in Christ—and it comes with the responsibility to live with integrity, grow in wisdom, and love God and our neighbor.

What awaits you at Gordon? It’s a community with a vision for excellence and a spirit of grace. Here, in this magnificent location, you will grow with friends and professors who have hearts eager to serve—and minds free to imagine new possibilities for hope.

Ask Questions. Build Faith. Bring Hope.

 Gordon’s location, just twenty-five miles North of Boston, provides many opportunities for internships and hands-on work experience. From WHDH Channel 7 News to State Street Corporation, Gordon students are consistently placed at top internships in their fields—many of which become jobs after graduation.

 With a study abroad program that allows students to study around the world, in most cases, at no additional cost to their regular tuition, students take full advantage of the many cultural opportunities available. Choose from one of over twenty programs sponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, or petition to spend a semester in the country of your choice! The options are almost endless and because we see global education as a valuable piece of our academics, we work with our students to make their goals a reality.

 In addition to great internships and global learning opportunities, Gordon students are a part of cutting edge research. Among recent examples are a physics student who presented his nuclear research at Duke University and a computer science major whose research internship led him to a Ph.D. program at Tufts University where he creates computer interfaces that are attentive to human emotions.

GREAT TEACHING

Gordon College’s dynamic faculty is made up of top scholars, many of which are nationally recognized. More than 80 percent of Gordon professors have earned Ph.D.’s or the terminal degree in their field, yet they are down to earth and accessible to students. They teach at Gordon because they are passionate about preparing students with an education integrated with faith.

Using Christian values as a springboard to explore truth in all its dimensions

 Notable among Gordon’s thirty-eight majors are English, history, communication arts, biblical/theological studies, economics, and business. Teaching at Gordon focuses on critical thinking, strong communication skills, writing, research, analysis, exploration of creative and social gifts, and an integration of faith and learning. Because of their liberal arts education, graduates have the skills to be confident in a many different environments.

 Gordon is one of only five Christian colleges in the nation to have been identified as a top college for science, and one of a handful of Christian colleges offering excellent programs in the arts, including painting, photography, music, and theatre. Gordon is home to the international headquarters for Christians in the Visual Arts.

Academic Programs Accounting, Biblical and Theological Studies, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Elementary Education, English Language and Literature, Finance, Foreign Languages (combined), French, German, History, International Affairs, Kinesiology, Linguistics, Mathematics, Middle School Education, Movement Science, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Philosophy, Physics, Political Studies, Psychology, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Youth Ministries, Global Christianity, Juvenile Justice Ministries, Urban Ministries, Outdoor Education Ministries

VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

Gordon community members believe that a strong support system is critical to the development of each student. The Life and Conduct statement outlines a plan for creating and maintaining an inclusive and respectful environment…

A place for mind, heart and spirit

 Because the faith journey of Gordon students is important, students sign a statement of faith as well as a life and conduct statement, agreeing to maintain Christian standards of behavior during their time at Gordon.

 Students attend thirty sessions of chapel per semester. Chapel is a time for the Gordon community to come together collectively to worship and learn.

 Gordon offers traditional residence halls as well as apartment-style living. Students can choose to live in a themed residence hall, including one dedicated to diversity, and another focused on environmental issues.

 Gordon students compete in Division III athletics, and fans of the Fighting Scots support their teams enthusiastically. Theatre and music are an important part of campus life, and clubs include the Advocates for a Sustainable Future, Amnesty International and the photography club. Gordon also has an active intramural sports program. The city of Boston and the nearby beach offer students additional recreational activities.

 The Gordon Globes and the Golden Goose are two popular campus wide events, featuring music and comedy by students. These events allow students to showcase their creative sides. One of the acts for the Golden Goose was the number one video on Google Videos in 2008.

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

Because leadership is a crucial element of the Gordon mission, students graduate with the skills necessary to make important contributions in the world. The Cooperative Education program is an outstanding resource for students making the move from college to the working world…

Gordon students are prepared for all of life’s opportunities

 Five years after graduating from Gordon, 58 percent of alumni have completed or are working on an advanced degree. Among the universities at which they do graduate work are Columbia, MIT, and Duke.

 Gordon graduates are especially well represented in the career fields of business and finance, health care, and the ministry. In a survey for Gordon graduates who have been out of school for five years, 100 percent of students said that their experience at Gordon has helped them with ethical issues, and 88 percent cite frequent involvement in the church.

FAST FACTS

Gordon College is a Christian, co-educational, four-year, liberal arts institution. It is the only nondenominational Christian college in New England.

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

Location The 420-acre campus is located on Boston’s North Shore in Wenham, MA, two miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 25 miles North of Boston.

Student Profile 1524 undergraduates (37% male, 63% female); 46 states and 32 nations represented.

Faculty Profile 97 full-time, 74 part-time, 171 total; 80 percent of full-time faculty have earned doctorates or most advanced degree in their field.

Residence Life Approximately 86 percent of students live on-campus in dormitories or college-owned apartments and houses.

Athletics NCAA, Division III, Commonwealth Coast Conference. 20 varsity sports (9 men’s: baseball, basketball, cross-country, indoor track and field (winter), outdoor track and field (spring), lacrosse, soccer, swimming, and tennis; 11 women’s: basketball, cross-country, field hockey, indoor track and field (winter), outdoor track and field (spring), lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball).

Activity/Club/Organization Types Over 40 clubs and organizations. Academic, environmental, media/publications (newspaper/yearbook/literary journal), service, religious/spiritual, music (choral, symphony, instrumental), sport/recreational.

Costs and Aid Tuition: $29,310 Fees: $1,296 Room & Board: $8,434. 92% of undergraduate students receive financial aid. The average financial aid award is $18,773.

Financial Information Alumni giving rate: 20.05% Endowment: $22 million.

More Distinctions

 Gordon was named to the John Templeton Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges, one of only 100 schools nationwide honored for presidential leadership, spiritual growth programs, and first-year programs.

 The College is regularly listed in The Fiske Guide to Colleges, where Edward B. Fiske writes that Gordon College provides “an education that not only feeds the mind, but feeds the soul as well.”

 Gordon is listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best national liberal arts colleges, one of only 218 schools in the United States so honored.

 The Bennett Athletic and Recreational Facility was named one of Athletic Business Magazine’s “Facility of Merit Award” as one of the top-ten new facilities for 1997.

ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID

 Gordon’s admissions office reviews several key aspects of the application. The primary considerations are evidence of strong academic promise and of a decision to follow Christ. Academic factors most heavily considered include standardized test scores, GPA, essay, personal and academic references, and an interview.

 Gordon College offers several scholarship awards, both need-based and merit-based. Each year 93% of undergraduate students receive financial aid and the average financial aid award is $18,773.

 The suggested deadline for application is March 1st and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

 Further Admissions and Financial Aid information may be found at http://www.gordon.edu/admissions

CONTACT

Gordon College

255 Grapevine Road

Wenham, MA 01984

Phone: 978.927.2300

Fax: 978-867-4682

admissions@gordon.edu