Overview of Goshen College

Goshen College is a small private college situated on a 135-acre campus in Goshen, Indiana. Students can select from 36 majors; business, nursing, and social work are the most popular. Goshen College has small classes and a healthy 11 to 1 student/faculty ratio. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 927 (845 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 38% Male/62% Female
• 94% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $34,540
• Books: $1,220
• Room and Board: $10,760
• Other Expenses: $2,370
• Total Cost: $48,890

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 69%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $22,467
  • Loans: $7,154

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Social Work; Accounting; Molecular Biology; and Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 55%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 68%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Goshen College Admissions

Goshen College is a moderately accessible school. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside the admission offices’ mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the next steps of the application process. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                       

• Goshen College Acceptance Rate: 66%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 490/620
  • SAT Math: 505/590
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 20/27
  • ACT English: 20/28
  • ACT Math: 20/26

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Goshen College, it should be easy for you to gain admission to the schools below. If Goshen College is currently out of your reach, you can be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

East Carolina University, Texas State University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Old Dominion University, Georgia State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Goshen College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admission to these schools.

Ohio University, University of Alabama, University of Texas at Arlington, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Goshen College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Drexel University, University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy, Hofstra University, Temple University, Seton Hall University

Applying to Goshen College

Application Deadline: July 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://www.goshen.edu/admissions/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):  https://www.goshen.edu/admissions/apply/?gc_source=topnavcta

Graduate Admissions Website: https://www.goshen.edu/graduate/  

Graduate Application Link(s):  https://www.goshen.edu/graduate/apply/?gc_source=topnavcta