About Goshen College

Founded in 1894, Goshen College. is a Private college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 800 full time undergraduate students, and 70 full time graduate students.

The Goshen College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 73 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Goshen College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate62%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range870-1196
ACT Range22-29

Admissions at GC are considered Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 18 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

88% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 54% were in the top quarter, and 30% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Goshen College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
14%
“We know about current events and vote”
86%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
43%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
43%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
57%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
43%
“I feel extremely safe”
43%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
43%
“We”re a very artistic group”
14%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
57%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
14%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
29%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
57%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
14%
“We know about current events and vote”
86%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
43%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
43%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
57%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
43%
“I feel extremely safe”
43%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
43%
“We”re a very artistic group”
14%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
57%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
14%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
29%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
57%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    37 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    22 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    38 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    38 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    38 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    38 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    38 Students rated local services 4 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    38 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

Goshen College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Goshen College?

10 Students rated Goshen College

Cameron - 05/23/2024

I love Goshen, Even though I was hours away from what I called home, I felt at home there. Everyone was welcoming and I felt really safe. Everyone was super nice and people were welcoming. Every building felt like a lot of heart and care was made into the design. I will be going there soon and can't wait to see how see how life at Goshen will be.

Kiara - 03/08/2022

I feel content with my way of life at Goshen College. I didn't think I would be attending this college at first because it's so close to home. I was actually supposed to attend Valparaiso University, but due to some financial issues, Goshen College was able to welcome me in. My academic advisor makes me excited for my Major, and in general there is so many possibilities academically. I like knowing I am safe on campus and can join a lot of activities without fearing judgment.

Angela - 06/13/2019

A safe place to express yourself in many different ways and be who you are unashamedly while pursuing your academic goals and aspirations. The staff is friendly, involved, and cares about your wellbeing. Everyone is genuinely happy that you’re there.

Joel - 04/18/2019

A campus full of diverse students and staff. Very friendly colleagues and staff here to treat you nicely with respect and greet you everyday. There are things that could be changed or added, but there is that at any other campus I believe. All around, I do not regret deciding to stay in Goshen, Indiana and attend Goshen College to obtain my bachelor degree.

Goshen College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Goshen College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Goshen College is 62%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would say that it's about finding what you love and going with it. Find the atmosphere in which you would be most comfortable for a college campus and you may be in the right place. As to the experience, I recommend choosing your major based on the classes you would like to take. It is good on your resume just to have a degree; it is not necessarily pertinant what it is in as long as you can show you followed through the four years to complete what you set out to do. Another word of advice is not to spend all of your time in your room studying. Yes, it is important; turn in all your work on time and make sure to have plenty of time to complete it, but do not isolate yourself. From college, you are going to remember the times you spent growing closer to your friends and having times of bonding.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Goshen College is a small libral Chrisitan college that focus on five main core values: Christ-Centerd, Passionate Learners, Servant Leaders, Compassionate Peacemakers, and Global Citizens.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Liberal, hippie, commie, peace-lovin', Bush-bashing, pot-smoking, GLBT-friendly, dirty, smelly democrats.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    College can be a lonely place and it takes time to settle in.

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Although 45{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the students are other than Mennonite, its assumed most people are mennonite and as a result the non-mennonites feel excluded and are assumed to agree with the masses.

    Read all 7 answers

  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It's a small campus which allows you to be able to concetrate on your academics and not get too ditrtacted, while also allowing you to have fun on and off campus.

    Read all 6 answers

  8. What's unique about your campus?

    Everything! All the people are nice professors, students, and administration. They want you to do well and to be successful.

    Read all 6 answers

  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who isn't academically ready for the strong educational committment.

    Read all 6 answers

  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The Goshen student body sums up to about 1000 total kids. At times this is pretty frustrating. Knowing almost everyone gets old pretty quick if you don't feel like you're connecting well. The city is also a issue. Small town cops are awfully fussy over the littlest things and it's easy to rack up fees from both the college and police.

    Read all 6 answers

  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I don't brag about my school, really. Except for the lack of homework I have.

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone interested in the arts and simply learning about the world. It's a liberal arts education, providing a well rounded introduction on multiple subjects. The students at this school tend to be interested in art in one form or another whether it's drawing and decorating or just decorating creatively.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Study-service term (cross-cultural semester most students do), Nursing, Environmental focus, Music, Mennonite

    Read all 3 answers

Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

800

Total Undergrad Enrollment

70

Total Grad Students

35%

Out-Of-State

59%

In-State

6%

International

Organizations

29

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

89%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
18%
% White or Caucasian
64%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Goshen College receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 61% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$33,200

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$900

Books and Supplies

$10,300

Room and Board

44,400

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$10,301
$30 - $48K
$12,742
$48 - $75K
$14,309
$75 - $110K
$17,850
$110K & UP
$21,389

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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