Goshen College
Goshen, Indiana 46526-4794
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Goshen College is a private institution in Goshen with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1049, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 761 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,943 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,725.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History "Old" Mennonites started the Elkhart Institute in Elkhart, Indiana, in August 1894, to prepare Mennonite youth for college.
- •Lured by businessmen to relocate several miles away to Goshen, Indiana, the Institute moved in September 1903 and added a junior college course list, renaming itself Goshen College.
- •By 1905, the Mennonite Board of Education had taken control of the college, dissolving the Elkhart Institute Association.
- •After 1910, most of Goshen's students were enrolled in college courses.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1049
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,750
Programs (49)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IN state average + city premium