Goshen College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3413 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #958 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #890 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #3054 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Mennonite Church
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 717
- Graduates
- 51
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.goshen.edu
Goshen College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Goshen College has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93% | 94% |
| Applicants | 991 | 330 | 651 |
| Admissions | 927 | 306 | 612 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 165 | 62 | 100 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
90 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
16 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
52 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Goshen College are 980-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Goshen College are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 374 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 214 (28%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 79 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 40 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 23 (3%) |
| Asian | 19 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 17 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Goshen College is $19,267 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,297 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,834 |
| $48-75K | $19,524 |
| $75-110K | $18,520 |
| $110K+ | $25,055 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,660 | $29,678 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,660 | $29,678 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,660 | $29,678 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | |
| Fee in-state | $300 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 846 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,100 |
| Room charge | $5,990 |
| Meal charge | $5,110 |
Goshen College majors
Goshen College has granted 180 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 22 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Goshen College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 28 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 21 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 13 | |
| Accounting | 12 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Molecular Biology | 10 | |
| Social Work | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Environmental Science | 7 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | |
| Public Health, General | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 1 |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Journalism | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |
| Radio and Television | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 180 | 22 |
Goshen College has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 69% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Goshen College has published 740 scientific papers with 4,201 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Political Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 16 |
| 1992 | 3 | 29 |
| 1993 | 8 | 31 |
| 1994 | 8 | 28 |
| 1995 | 6 | 19 |
| 1996 | 10 | 42 |
| 1997 | 11 | 54 |
| 1998 | 8 | 34 |
| 1999 | 12 | 50 |
| 2000 | 15 | 40 |
| 2001 | 9 | 43 |
| 2002 | 18 | 37 |
| 2003 | 21 | 66 |
| 2004 | 21 | 37 |
| 2005 | 13 | 76 |
| 2006 | 24 | 87 |
| 2007 | 20 | 67 |
| 2008 | 29 | 73 |
| 2009 | 12 | 75 |
| 2010 | 13 | 125 |
| 2011 | 29 | 121 |
| 2012 | 18 | 112 |
| 2013 | 15 | 158 |
| 2014 | 12 | 154 |
| 2015 | 8 | 170 |
| 2016 | 17 | 205 |
| 2017 | 16 | 238 |
| 2018 | 10 | 264 |
| 2019 | 70 | 317 |
| 2020 | 39 | 273 |
| 2021 | 33 | 255 |
| 2022 | 15 | 340 |
| 2023 | 26 | 277 |
Goshen College alumni
-
Errick McCollum
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Errick "E" Lane McCollum II is an American professional basketball player for Pınar Karşıyaka of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the Basketball Champions League (BCL). He played college basketball for Goshen. At a height of 1.88 m (6'2"), he plays at both the point guard and shooting guard positions.
-
John Howard Yoder
- Occupations
- writertheologianuniversity teacherphilosopher
- Biography
-
John Howard Yoder was an American Mennonite theologian and ethicist best known for his defense of Christian pacifism. His most influential book was The Politics of Jesus, which was first published in 1972. Yoder was a Mennonite and wrote from an Anabaptist perspective. He spent the latter part of his career teaching at the University of Notre Dame.
-
Sofia Samatar
- Occupations
- science fiction writeruniversity teacherwriter
- Biography
-
Sofia Samatar is an American scholar, novelist and educator from Indiana.
-
Howard Zehr
- Occupations
- criminologist
- Biography
-
Howard J. Zehr is an American criminologist. Zehr is considered to be a pioneer of the modern concept of restorative justice.
General info
| Founded | 1894 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Culture for Service |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 251 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1700 S Main St Goshen, Indiana, 46526-4794 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 35,000 |
| Phone | 5745357000 |