Recognitions

A Top Christian College of the Liberal Arts and Sciences
At Gordon, we are proud to be one of the premiere accredited Christian colleges in the country. Our dedication to academic rigor with an intentionally informed Christian framework is praised not only by those that teach and attend, but by the national media as well. But don't take our word for it--here's what the rest of the country is saying:

The John Templeton Foundation:

• Includes Gordon in an exclusive list of 100 colleges nationwide that are known for their "strong commitment to character-building programs"
• Considers R. Judson Carlberg, president, one of 50 presidents recognized for their exemplary leadership abilities

The combination of these two accolades makes Gordon one of 20 institutions receiving honors for both the school and its president.

U.S. News and World Report

• Lists Gordon College in the 'Best National Liberal Arts Colleges' category

Of the many Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) accredited institutions, only a handful meet the stringent criteria standardized by U.S. News. Not to mention Gordon is one of only four Christian liberal arts colleges that are nationally-ranked (the other 322 Christian colleges are regionally-ranked).

Peterson's Top Colleges for Science

• Chose Gordon to join their ranks of 190 schools from a pool of 1,442 other institutions, largely based on the high percentage of students who graduated with a bachelor of science and/or went on to earn a doctorate.

Gordon shares this honor with such world-renowned institutions as Yale, Harvard, MIT, Cornell and Brown, and is one of five accredited Christian colleges ranked by Peterson's.

The Fiske Guides to Colleges

• Reviewed Gordon as one of the country's 300 'best and most interesting' colleges and universities
• Gave Gordon a 4 out of 5 in the 'Quality of Life' category

The Fiske schools are not given number rankings, making the inclusion of a small Christian college like Gordon a poignant one, due to the small size of the list and the large number of institutions in the rest of the country.

Barron's Best Buys in College Education

• Named Gordon a 'best buy' in the ninth edition of Barron's Best Buys in College Education
• One of only six schools selected in Massachusetts--a state with over 100 colleges and universities

Gordon was selected based on its quality academic programs, successful graduate rate, overall student satisfaction, facilities, competitive tuition and the questionnaire results submitted by current students and the academic dean.