Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

www.gordonconwell.edu

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2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,373

18.6% Full-Time

About

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Essex County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary were Lay Ministry (55 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 287 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. 39% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 61% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (117 degrees), 2.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 106 total borrowers.

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Costs

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary was $0. The cost of tuition at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is $−15,164 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNk% between 2022 and 2023.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 106 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 1,373 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is 255 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,118. This means that 18.6% of students enrolled at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.6% White, 15.9% Asian, 14.5% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Two or More Races, 0.291% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0728% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (23%), followed by White Female (20.8%) and Asian Male (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,373 students. The full-time enrollment at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is 255 and the part-time enrollment is 1,118. This means that 18.6% of students enrolled at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
558 enrolled students
Asian
218 enrolled students
Black or African American
199 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is 40.6% White, 15.9% Asian, 14.5% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Two or More Races, 0.291% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0728% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 174 students (12.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 63 fewer women than men received degrees from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is white (117 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is Lay Ministry (55 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (241 degrees awarded) and Health (46 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are Registered nurses (1,455,111 people), Medical & health services managers (157,833 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,444 people), Pharmacists (133,916 people), and Physicians (109,396 people).

The most specialized majors at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2023 are Theology (241 degrees awarded) and Health (46 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are Theology (241 degrees awarded) and Health (46 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,490,979 people), Outpatient care centers (240,466 people), Elementary & secondary schools (238,694 people), Offices of physicians (203,321 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,875 people).

The most specialized majors at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are Theology (241 degrees awarded) and Health (46 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Most Common (2023)

Divinity & Ministry
47 degrees awarded
Clinical Pastoral Counseling
46 degrees awarded
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary was Divinity & Ministry with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

175

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

112

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 175 degrees were awarded to men at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, which is 1.56 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (112).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Lay Ministry, which is 2.27 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, which is 4.75 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American
57 degrees awarded
Asian
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is white (117 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

14.3% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
62 degrees awarded
White Female
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is white male (62 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (55 degrees).

Operations

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $67M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.05M (7.54%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 23.7M. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary employs 11 Professors, 6 Associate professors and 5 Assistant professors. Most academics at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are Male Professor (9), Female Associate professor (4), and Male Assistant professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are: Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees.

Endowment

$67M

2023 Endowment

6.17%

growth from 2022

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $67M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary grew 6.17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $54.5M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.8M

2023 Salaries

0.164%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary paid a median of $10.8M in salaries, which represents 45.6% of their overall expenditure ($23.7M) and a 0.164% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.36% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.81% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary paid a total of $1.9M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary were Professor with 11 employees, Associate professor with 6 employees, and Assistant professor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary were Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, Management with 26 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary was Male Professor with 9 employees, Female Associate professor with 4 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

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