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Georgian Court University

  • LocationLakewood, NJ
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,910 students
  • SponsorInstitute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
  • TraditionMercy
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Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey, was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of New Jersey and is sponsored by the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. The catalog states that Sunday Masses are provided in the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel. The Mercy core requires one religious studies course and has no required philosophy course, and the university offers a religious studies minor; no religious studies or theology major.

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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday Masses are offered in the chapel. Saturday vigil not stated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/campus-life-services-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “provides Sunday Masses in the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel and Daily Communion Services in the St. Stephen's Chapel”
      Sunday Masses are provided in the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel; daily Communion services (not Mass) are in St. Stephen's Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Sunday Masses are offered. Recorded at parttime.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/campus-life-services-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “provides Sunday Masses in the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel and Daily Communion Services in the St. Stephen's Chapel”
      Sunday Masses are provided in the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel; daily Communion services (not Mass) are in St. Stephen's Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

23 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Under the IMPACT program (students entering fall 2025 and later), one Religious Studies course is required. Students under the earlier BRIDGE program follow requirements in the 2024-25 archive, which was not used.)
    Sources (2)
    1. IMPACT General Education Program: Requirements | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridge-general-education-program-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Select one approved course from each of the following: | 9.0”
      Mercy Core Common Intellectual Experience requires one course each in Religious Studies, Ethics, and Power & Society.
    2. IMPACT General Education Program: Categories & Courses | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridge-general-education-program-categories-courses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Exploring Christian Theology”
      The Religious Studies category offers four courses, including Exploring Christian Theology.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The Religious Studies options (Discovering the Bible, Women & the Bible, Exploring Christian Theology, Christianity in Dialogue) are not explicitly Catholic.)
    Sources (1)
    1. IMPACT General Education Program: Categories & Courses | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridge-general-education-program-categories-courses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Exploring Christian Theology”
      The Religious Studies category offers four courses, including Exploring Christian Theology.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (IMPACT requires one course from each of three categories; none is a philosophy requirement. The Ethics category may be satisfied by a philosophy course but does not require one. Legacy BRIDGE requirements not checked.)
    Sources (2)
    1. IMPACT General Education Program: Requirements | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridge-general-education-program-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Select one approved course from each of the following: | 9.0”
      Mercy Core Common Intellectual Experience requires one course each in Religious Studies, Ethics, and Power & Society.
    2. IMPACT General Education Program: Categories & Courses | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridge-general-education-program-categories-courses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Philosophical Ethics”
      The Ethics category lists several courses, including Philosophical Ethics, and does not require a philosophy course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNo (The undergraduate program list has no theology or religious studies major; only a Religious Studies minor is listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Undergraduate Programs | Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.”
      The listed undergraduate programs include no religious studies or theology major.
    2. Religious Studies, Minor | Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religious-studies-minor · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies, Minor”
      Religious Studies is offered as a minor.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Retreats are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/campus-life-services-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “plans and coordinates a wide range of spiritual programs such as prayer services, retreats and interfaith experiences.”
      Campus Ministry plans retreats and other spiritual programs.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Office of Mission Integration and the Office of Mission & Ministry cover Catholic and Mercy identity across the university.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission & Mercy Core Values | Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/mission-mercy-core-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Office of Mission Integration works with Campus Ministry and the Unity Council to provide meaningful opportunities and experiences”
      The Office of Mission Integration works with Campus Ministry on opportunities and service.
    2. GCU Student Handbook 2025-2026georgian.edu/wp-content/uploads/GCU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The office strives to incorporate our Catholic and Mercy Identity/mission throughout the”
      The Office of Mission & Ministry works to incorporate Catholic and Mercy identity throughout the community.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry is a staffed hub for volunteer work and service learning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/campus-life-services-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “serves as a hub for volunteer work, service learning and social justice programing.”
      Campus Ministry is a hub for volunteer work, service learning and social justice programming.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Experiential learning is required, and one option is a service learning project; service learning is not required for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. IMPACT General Education Program: Requirements | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridge-general-education-program-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Experiential Learning (two are required; one of these is in GEN400)”
      Experiential learning is required, but service learning is one option among several.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Two poverty and food security programs: Julian's Cupboard and a mobile food pantry in partnership with Fulfill.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Mercy Core Values | Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/mission-mercy-core-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Julian’s Cupboard, a student-run food pantry addressing food insecurity on campus”
      Julian's Cupboard is a student-run food pantry on campus.
      “A mobile food pantry operated in partnership with Fulfill, open to the greater Lakewood community”
      A mobile food pantry operated in partnership with Fulfill serves the Lakewood community.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Campus Ministry works with the Office of Mission Integration on service and social justice programming within the Catholic and Mercy mission.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/campus-life-services-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “serves as a hub for volunteer work, service learning and social justice programing.”
      Campus Ministry is a hub for volunteer work, service learning and social justice programming.
    2. Mission & Mercy Core Values | Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/mission-mercy-core-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Office of Mission Integration works with Campus Ministry and the Unity Council to provide meaningful opportunities and experiences”
      The Office of Mission Integration works with Campus Ministry on opportunities and service.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Sunday Masses are offered in the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel on campus, according to the catalog.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/campus-life-services-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “provides Sunday Masses in the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel and Daily Communion Services in the St. Stephen's Chapel”
      Sunday Masses are provided in the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel; daily Communion services (not Mass) are in St. Stephen's Chapel.
  • Catholic and Mercy mission is supported by a Mission Integration office and a campus ministry that serves as a hub for service and social justice.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission & Mercy Core Values | Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/mission-mercy-core-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Office of Mission Integration works with Campus Ministry and the Unity Council to provide meaningful opportunities and experiences”
      The Office of Mission Integration works with Campus Ministry on opportunities and service.
    2. Campus Ministry | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/campus-life-services-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “serves as a hub for volunteer work, service learning and social justice programing.”
      Campus Ministry is a hub for volunteer work, service learning and social justice programming.
  • Two food pantry programs address food insecurity, one on campus and one mobile program for the Lakewood community.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Mercy Core Values | Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/mission-mercy-core-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Julian’s Cupboard, a student-run food pantry addressing food insecurity on campus”
      Julian's Cupboard is a student-run food pantry on campus.
      “A mobile food pantry operated in partnership with Fulfill, open to the greater Lakewood community”
      A mobile food pantry operated in partnership with Fulfill serves the Lakewood community.

Concerns

  • The catalog refers students to campus ministry for the schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/campus-life-services-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Check with Campus Ministry for the schedule.”
      The catalog does not publish Mass times; students are referred to campus ministry.
  • The core requires one religious studies course and no philosophy course.
    Sources (2)
    1. IMPACT General Education Program: Requirements | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridge-general-education-program-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Select one approved course from each of the following: | 9.0”
      Mercy Core Common Intellectual Experience requires one course each in Religious Studies, Ethics, and Power & Society.
    2. IMPACT General Education Program: Categories & Courses | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridge-general-education-program-categories-courses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Philosophical Ethics”
      The Ethics category lists several courses, including Philosophical Ethics, and does not require a philosophy course.
  • The university offers a Religious Studies minor and no religious studies or theology major.
    Sources (2)
    1. Undergraduate Programs | Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.”
      The listed undergraduate programs include no religious studies or theology major.
    2. Religious Studies, Minor | Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religious-studies-minor · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies, Minor”
      Religious Studies is offered as a minor.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel

  • Address: Mercy Hall, 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, food pantry

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Source: georgian.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, georgian.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, georgian.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 2

  • Mobile food pantry with FulfillOff campus
    Food pantry operated in partnership with Fulfill for the greater Lakewood community.
    georgian.edu
  • Julian's CupboardOn campus
    Student-run food pantry located in Mercy Hall, free to all students.
    georgian.edu, georgian.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Mercy Collegiate Society
    Student organization sponsored by the Office of Mission Integration, drawing on the charism of the Sisters of Mercy.
    georgian.edu

Retreats 1

  • Retreats, prayer services, and interfaith experiences
    Campus Ministry plans retreats, prayer services, and interfaith experiences.
    catalog.georgian.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. GCU Student Handbook 2025-2026georgian.edu/wp-content/uploads/GCU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “It is located at the entrance of Mercy Hall and connected to the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel.”
    Campus Ministry is located at the entrance of Mercy Hall, connected to the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel.
    “It is located at the entrance of Mercy Hall and connected to the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel.”
    Campus Ministry is located at the entrance of Mercy Hall, connected to the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel.
    “Julian’s Cupboard is GCU’s student food pantry and is available for free to”
    Julian's Cupboard is a free food pantry located within Mercy Hall.
  2. Campus Ministry | Georgian Court University Catalogcatalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/campus-life-services-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “provides Sunday Masses in the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel and Daily Communion Services in the St. Stephen's Chapel”
    Sunday Masses are provided in the Dorothy Marron University Community Chapel; daily Communion services (not Mass) are in St. Stephen's Chapel.
  3. Mission & Mercy Core Values | Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/mission-mercy-core-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Office of Mission Integration works with Campus Ministry and the Unity Council to provide meaningful opportunities and experiences”
    The Office of Mission Integration works with Campus Ministry on opportunities and service.
  4. Georgian Court Universitygeorgian.edu/?s=mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “900 Lakewood Ave Lakewood, NJ 08701”
    The university address is 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
66 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.54%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,850

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))

Cost and value

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

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,478
Total students1,910
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,285
Cost of attendance (per year)$50,671
Median federal debt at graduation$21,816
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
54%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$53,096
Admission rate79%
Students receiving Pell grants33%

Value index: 52 / 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.

Local Church

Diocese of Trenton

The Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, Bishop of Trenton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 184773
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Georgian Court University a Catholic college?
Yes. Georgian Court University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Trenton. Its sponsor is Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

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