Overview
Founded in 1894, Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts college in northern Indiana affiliated with the Mennonite Church. Goshen grants bachelor’s degrees in over 40 academic majors and pre-professional tracks. All students are further required to fulfill an intercultural education requirement through study abroad programs. In addition to classroom facilities, the college is home to a 1,150-acre nature preserve called the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center.
Acceptance Rate:
89%
Average Net Price:
$17,679
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1132
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $38,890 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $38,890 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,770 |
| Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
87%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$30,548
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,203
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,644
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
38%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7923
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,203
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$14,117,311
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,656,306
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,592
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,375
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$183
Students receiving federal loans
58%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,397
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,387
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Mennonite Church
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
1175
Students Applied
54%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
52
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
8%
Submitting ACT
54%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1132
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
824
Total Number of Undergrads
773
0
100
55%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
65%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
50
Faculty Overview
0
100
51%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
30
Countries Represented
40
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
37%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
57%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
59%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Maple Leafs
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
125
Total Female Athletes
106
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Goshen College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,400
Top 5 Cities
Elkhart
Chicago
South Bend
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Top 5 Employers
Goshen College
Goshen Health
Goshen Community Schools
Elkhart General Hospital
Beacon Health System
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,375
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$183
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