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Goshen College

Goshen College

Goshen, IN · City · 773 students
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$14,493
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
63%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$51,943
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
84%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Goshen College is a private Mennonite liberal arts institution in northern Indiana renowned for its historic commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability, and global engagement. Academically, the college is best known for its standout nursing program, alongside strong offerings in biology, education, and environmental science—which utilizes the college's 1,189-acre Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center. A signature element of the student experience is the immersive Study-Service Term (SST), a pioneering intercultural program that sends undergraduates abroad to live with host families and participate in community service projects. On campus, students cultivate a close-knit, values-driven culture centered on peacebuilding, servant leadership, and environmental stewardship.

Wikipedia:Goshen College is a private Mennonite liberal arts college in Goshen, Indiana. Founded in 1894 as the Elkhart Institute of Science, Industry and the Arts, it is affiliated with Mennonite Church USA and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college enrolled 847 students in fall 2025. Although rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition, the college welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.

Location
Goshen, IN, 46526-4794 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
100 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$38,890
Housing & food (on campus)$11,770
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$48,449
Average net price$14,493
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$38,890
Housing & food (on campus)$11,770
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$48,449
Average net price$14,493
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,761
$30–48k
$6,947
$48–75k
$15,163
$75–110k
$17,413
$110k+
$19,447
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
63%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
53%
Back for yr 2
80%
Transferred
10%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
63% graduated · 22% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$43,218
10 yrs after entry$51,943
Debt
Median at graduation$22,974
Monthly payment$244
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$25.2k
90th percentile$32,200
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
950
R 440–550 · M 440–560
ACT midpoint
27
SAT middle 50%: 880–1110
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$55,672
Independent
27%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
27%
Black
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
15%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$43,218
After 10 yrs
$51,943
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing23
Natural Resources Conservation and Research13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology9
Business/Commerce, General9
Biology, General8
Social Work8
Accounting and Related Services8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General7
Music7
Sustainability Studies6
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5
Psychology, General5
History5
Special Education and Teaching4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$139M
Full-time faculty
58%
Faculty salary
$6,513/mo
Teaching spend
$14,298
per student
Federal loans
47%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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