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Gordon College

Wenham, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

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Average price after aid $24,883 a year

Median debt at graduation: $26,250 (all students)

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Gordon College is a Christian liberal arts college in Wenham, Massachusetts, that welcomes students from 49 Christian backgrounds. Chapel meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings during the semester, and students are expected to earn a set number of chapel credits each term. The common core requires Old Testament, New Testament and Christian theology courses of all undergraduates.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Gordon College

While classes are in session.

  1. MonToday

    • 10:25AMChapel

  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    • 10:25AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    No set time

  5. FriToday

    • 10:25AMChapel

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Regular Chapel services and student-led events like Catacombs worship encourage the campus community to engage in faith journeys together.”

    Source: gordon.edu

  • “On Gordon's annual Day of Prayer every fall—students, faculty and staff are given the chance to pray in a variety of Christian traditions and venues.”

    Source: gordon.edu

  • “Gordon College has a long history of service both domestically and abroad.”

    Source: gordon.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students living on campus earn 30 chapel credits each semester.

Source: gordon.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:25 a.m. while classes are in session, and Catacombs worship gathers on Sunday nights during the academic year.

Source: gordon.edu
Where do I find community?

Small groups meet regularly for prayer, fellowship and Bible study, and a variety of college ministries meet on campus.

Source: gordon.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Winter, spring and summer break mission trips are offered, and the Chapel Office sponsors them as student-led trips with staff advisers.

Source: gordon.edu

Rankings

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Academic Excellence

A-Academic Excellence: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
78 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,265 · ACT 28
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,030

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

81 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Morning chapel Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the semester (three services a week).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Why Chapel | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/chapel/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel gatherings are usually held in the A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday that classes are in session, from 10:25–11:10 a.m.”
      Chapel is held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel while classes are in session.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Set chapel credits each semester: 30 for students living on campus, 15 for commuters (handbook).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Student Handbook | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/residence-life-dining/student-handbook/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students are expected to attend Chapel on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:25 a.m. Full-time and part-time students living on campus must receive 30 Chapel credits each semester for a total of 60 credits for the academic year, regardless of work schedule.”
      Students are expected to attend chapel and must earn 30 chapel credits each semester if they live on campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Student-led Catacombs worship each Sunday night during the academic year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship Teams | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/worship-teams · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Catacombs worship team plans and leads Catacombs worship gatherings each Sunday night during the academic year.”
      Student-led Catacombs worship is held every Sunday night during the academic year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Annual Day of Prayer and prayer ministry groups; no weekly prayer schedule stated.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Special Events | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/chapel/special-events · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Gordon's annual Day of Prayer every fall—students, faculty and staff are given the chance to pray in a variety of Christian traditions and venues.”
      Gordon holds an annual Day of Prayer each fall with prayer events across the day.
    2. Discipleship | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Small Groups meet regularly for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study.”
      Small groups for prayer and Bible study meet regularly.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Why Chapel | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/chapel/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel gatherings are usually held in the A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday that classes are in session, from 10:25–11:10 a.m.”
      Chapel is held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel while classes are in session.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 3 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Old Testament, New Testament and Christian Theology are each required of all students in the Common Core (3 distinct courses, 4 credits each).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/academics/resources/core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament History, Literature, and Culture (4) New Testament History, Literature, and Culture (4) Christian Theology (4)”
      The Common Core requires Old Testament, New Testament and Christian Theology courses of all students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/academics/resources/core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament History, Literature, and Culture (4) New Testament History, Literature, and Culture (4) Christian Theology (4)”
      The Common Core requires Old Testament, New Testament and Christian Theology courses of all students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The program learning goals page connects the curriculum to the college's mission.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program Learning Goals | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/academics/undergraduate/program-learning-goals · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Program Learning Goals at Gordon College connect the curriculum explicitly to the mission”
      The college states that its program learning goals connect the curriculum to its mission.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries are offered as Bachelor of Arts majors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs | School of Ministry, Theology and Biblical Studies | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/ministry-theology/academics · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical Studies Bachelor of Arts Minor + Concentrations (5) Biblical Languages, General Biblical Studies, Jewish Studies, New Testament, Old Testament Christian Ministries Bachelor of Arts + Concentrations (4)”
      Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries are offered as Bachelor of Arts majors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Statement of Faith | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/statement-of-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The 66 canonical books of the Bible as originally written were inspired of God, hence free from error.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

84 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two named spiritual life directors on the official ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Discipleship | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “For more information contact the Director of Spiritual Formation Kori North, or the Director of Worship Bil Mooney-McCoy.”
      The Director of Spiritual Formation and the Director of Worship lead spiritual life programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (Day of Prayer, Spiritual Pursuit Week and Missions Week (three recurring events).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith at Gordon | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Regular Chapel services and student-led events like Catacombs worship encourage the campus community to engage in faith journeys together.”
      Regular chapel services and student-led worship are offered on campus.
      “Special Events | Day of Prayer, Spiritual Pursuit Week, Missions Week”
      Day of Prayer, Spiritual Pursuit Week and Missions Week are listed as special faith events.
    2. Special Events | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/chapel/special-events · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Gordon's annual Day of Prayer every fall—students, faculty and staff are given the chance to pray in a variety of Christian traditions and venues.”
      Gordon holds an annual Day of Prayer each fall with prayer events across the day.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
    Sources (1)
    1. Discipleship | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A variety of college ministries meet on campus regularly.”
      Several college ministry groups meet on campus.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Resident advisors in every hall are described as cultivating activities to explore faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Halls | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/residence-life-dining/residence-halls · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All halls have a professional staff residence director and each floor or house has an in-residence student residence advisor. Resident advisors are seasoned Gordon students selected to encourage and support hall residents while cultivating fun, intentional, and engaging activities to explore faith, learning, and living together.”
      Resident advisors in every hall are selected to cultivate activities that explore faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Resources for Local Faith Leaders | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/faith-leaders · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Church Fair is a cherished campus event where the Chapel Office hosts local churches for our students to get connected.”
      The Chapel Office hosts an annual church fair so students can connect with local churches.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. College Chapel | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Chapel Office at Gordon College provides programs to support students in their spiritual growth and encourage full-life discipleship to Jesus.”
      The Chapel Office leads programs for students' spiritual growth.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

71 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Engagement | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/community-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In the Community Engagement Office, we emphasize collaboration both on campus and with our community partners as we invite students into experiences where learning takes place”
      The Community Engagement Office runs service and outreach programs for students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith at Gordon | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Community Engagement | Experiential opportunities that blend academics and service”
      Community engagement offers experiential opportunities that combine academics and service.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Winter, spring and summer break mission trips are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions & Global Engagement | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Winter Break Missions Spring Break Missions Summer Break Missions”
      Mission trips are listed for winter, spring and summer breaks.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions & Global Engagement | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Gordon College has a long history of service both domestically and abroad. Today that tradition continues through international and domestic service and Christian mission trips for college students.”
      The college runs domestic and international service and mission trips for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions & Global Engagement | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “These trips are sponsored by the Chapel Office and are all student-led/staff-advised and motivated by an evangelical and humanitarian spirit.”
      Mission trips are sponsored by the Chapel Office and motivated by an evangelical and humanitarian spirit.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), and students must earn a set number of chapel credits each semester.
    Sources (2)
    1. Why Chapel | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/chapel/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel gatherings are usually held in the A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday that classes are in session, from 10:25–11:10 a.m.”
      Chapel is held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel while classes are in session.
    2. Spiritual Life | Student Handbook | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/residence-life-dining/student-handbook/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students are expected to attend Chapel on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:25 a.m. Full-time and part-time students living on campus must receive 30 Chapel credits each semester for a total of 60 credits for the academic year, regardless of work schedule.”
      Students are expected to attend chapel and must earn 30 chapel credits each semester if they live on campus.
  • Old Testament, New Testament and Christian Theology courses are required of all students in the Common Core.
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/academics/resources/core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament History, Literature, and Culture (4) New Testament History, Literature, and Culture (4) Christian Theology (4)”
      The Common Core requires Old Testament, New Testament and Christian Theology courses of all students.
  • Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries are offered as Bachelor of Arts majors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs | School of Ministry, Theology and Biblical Studies | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/ministry-theology/academics · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical Studies Bachelor of Arts Minor + Concentrations (5) Biblical Languages, General Biblical Studies, Jewish Studies, New Testament, Old Testament Christian Ministries Bachelor of Arts + Concentrations (4)”
      Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries are offered as Bachelor of Arts majors.
  • Student-led Catacombs worship is held every Sunday night during the academic year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship Teams | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/worship-teams · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Catacombs worship team plans and leads Catacombs worship gatherings each Sunday night during the academic year.”
      Student-led Catacombs worship is held every Sunday night during the academic year.

Concerns

  • Evening chapel is listed on specific dates in the semester schedule rather than as a weekly service.
    Sources (1)
    1. Fall 2026 Chapel Schedule (PDF)d2z22iumei9dph.cloudfront.net/fs_uploads/Fall-2026-Chapel-Schedule.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Morning Chapel begins at 10:25 a.m. | Evening Chapel begins at 9 p.m.”
      The fall 2026 chapel schedule lists morning chapel at 10:25 a.m. and evening chapel at 9 p.m. on the dates it names.
  • No official page states whether faculty must affirm the statement of faith.
    Sources (1)
    1. Statement of Faith | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/statement-of-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The 66 canonical books of the Bible as originally written were inspired of God, hence free from error.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith.
  • The two named spiritual life directors are listed as directors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Discipleship | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “For more information contact the Director of Spiritual Formation Kori North, or the Director of Worship Bil Mooney-McCoy.”
      The Director of Spiritual Formation and the Director of Worship lead spiritual life programs.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel Office, Gordon College

  • Address: 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984
  • Facilities: A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

Source: gordon.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, gordon.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, gordon.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. College Chapel | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Chapel Office at Gordon College provides programs to support students in their spiritual growth and encourage full-life discipleship to Jesus.”
    The Chapel Office leads programs for students' spiritual growth.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday10:25 AMA. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel · Morning chapel during the semester while classes are in session; runs 10:25–11:10 a.m. (academic year 2026-27 per the fall 2026 schedule).

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Why Chapel | Gordon Collegegordon.edu/life/faith/chapel/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel gatherings are usually held in the A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday that classes are in session, from 10:25–11:10 a.m.”
    Chapel is held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel while classes are in session.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$21,829
$30,001–$48,000$18,900
$48,001–$75,000$21,004
$75,001–$110,000$24,380
Over $110,000$27,138

Full cost of attendance before aid: $42,446 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,293
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 42% · Women 58%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
17%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
63%
Total students1,610
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$24,883
Cost of attendance (per year)$42,446
Median federal debt at graduation$26,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
69%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
65%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
58%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
83%
First-year retention84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$52,119
Admission rate69%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Early decision deadline
College website, 2026-27
November 1
Early action deadline
College website, 2026-27
November 15
Students receiving Pell grants21%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1130–1355ACT 25–31
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1265
SAT reading & writing580–695
SAT math550–660
ACT composite25–31
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Finance$83,184
Business administration$73,576
Social work$55,315
Linguistics$53,475
Pastoral counseling$52,173
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$51,479
Teacher education$48,928
English$47,495
Communication studies$46,723

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Chemistry, Community Organization and Advocacy, Computer science, Design, Economics, Education (general), Ethnic and gender studies, Experimental psychology, Fine arts, General studies, German, Health sciences, History, Human services, International relations, Journalism, Liberal arts, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Outdoor Education, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology and pathology, Political science, Psychology, Public relations, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Sociology, Special education, Speech-language pathology, Teaching English as a second language, Theatre, Visual and performing arts, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Biology19%
Business11%
Psychology11%
Education9%
Communication8%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingRural
Part-time undergraduates3%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older2%
On-campus room and board (per year)$13,300
SportsNCAA Division III · Conference of New England
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member10 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 16%IPEDS, 2023–24
Faculty who are full-time52%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$74,463IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 98% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceBoston Logan International Airport (BOS)About 18 miles away · about 40 minutes by car
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreBostonAbout 20 miles away · about 45 minutes by car
Typical weather27°F in January · 70°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Beverly, MA

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Gordon College a Christian college?
Yes. Gordon College is a Christian college.
What is Gordon College’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Gordon College?
Chapel is listed at A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
Is Gordon College Compass Recommended?
Yes. Gordon College meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 165936
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
  • Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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