First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: gordon.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Experimental Psychology | 34 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 34 |
| Business Administration and Management | 31 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 21 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 16 |
| English Language and Literature | 13 |
| Youth Ministry | 12 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Computer Science | 12 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 |
| History | 11 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 9 |
| Christian Studies | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Linguistics | 5 |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Finance | 3 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Accounting | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Conference of New England
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Conference of New England
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
5,025,517 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.0 of 20
Elevation
57 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
18°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
51.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
5 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,230 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Endicott College3 mi
- Montserrat College of Art4 mi
- Salem State University7 mi
- Merrimack College16 mi
- Cambridge College19 mi
- Tufts University20 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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