It’s a new day.
It’s a new day.
9,460
FRIENDS
have given
$186
MILLION RAISED
$56 million over initial goal
172%
INCREASE
in endowment per student
“In 2017, the College embarked on a journey, with rising faith that the same God who began a good work here in 1889 would provide for Gordon to advance its mission of preparing thoughtful contributors and change-makers, marked by integrity, intellect and ingenuity to serve God and others around the globe. This is a story of God’s faithfulness in making that vision possible.”
President Michael Lindsay
Gordon’s future shines bright
Thank you to the nearly 10,000 friends who have given to ensure Gordon is becoming more affordable, adaptable and anchored in Christian community. Because of you, Gordon’s future is bright. God, great is your faithfulness!
Faith Rising is illuminating Gordon’s future—a testament to God’s faithfulness, evidenced in the support of 9,460 friends like you. The most ambitious, most successful campaign in the College’s history brought us together to raise a staggering $186 million to make Gordon more affordable and adaptable while firmly anchored in Christ. This four-year, comprehensive campaign was a giant step of faith for Gordon. It required all our resources, prayer and energy—and the powerful help and support of the College’s entire community of alumni, parents, friends and foundations. The result is transformational: a firm financial foundation for the College and greatly expanded opportunities for the students of today and tomorrow.
AFFORDABLE
$116,528,479
Committed to long-term sustainability
Through Faith Rising, Gordon has dramatically decreased tuition and increased the volume of merit- and need-based scholarships for students—making a Gordon education more accessible to more students and reducing the burden of debt for graduates.
172%
increase in
endowment
per student
33%
tuition reduction
$75.5 million lead gift
40+
new donor-funded scholarships and awards
100%
students
impacted
Newly committed
$40
million
planned gift
ADAPTABLE
$61,092,678
committed for adaptable education
Through Faith Rising, Gordon has made vital enhancements to its academic model—including shorter completion times, concurrent education and expanded digital opportunities—to offer powerful, practical preparation for an ever-changing world.
400+
Undergraduate courses offered in online or hybrid formats in 2020-21
30+
accelerated
(Bachelor’s + Master’s) programs
$10
million
gift for Gordon Global
5
new fully online adult degree programs
166
faculty and staff applied for grants
Four new endowed faculty chair positions
Gordon’s first school, the School of Education, launched in 2019
ANCHORED IN CHRIST
$8,862,019
committed for anchored community
Through Faith Rising, Gordon has deepened its immersive, soul-shaping community by launching new opportunities for vocational discernment, character development and experiential learning, as well as updating campus spaces to foster transformation.
Launched
the Career and Connection Institute
Renovated
three athletic facilities
New La Vida challenge course
50%
increase in internships
25%
of the student body participates in athletics
More than
21k
La Vida
participants
Thank you!
Take a look at where we started:
Thank you for making sure Gordon is ready for the next generation!
