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Goshen College

Goshen, IN·Private nonprofit·773 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

84%
Accept
773
Students
$14,493
Net Price
65%
Grad Rate
$42,400
Earnings
10 yr
$22,974
Debt

About This School

Goshen College is a private nonprofit institution located in Goshen, Indiana with approximately 773 undergraduate students enrolled. Goshen College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,493 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $42,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Goshen College is a private Mennonite liberal arts college in Goshen, Indiana. It was founded in 1894 as the Elkhart Institute of Science, Industry and the Arts, and is affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has an enrollment of 824 students. While Goshen maintains a distinctive liberal Mennonite worldview and Mennonites make up 30 percent of the student body, it admits students of all religions.

This small Mennonite liberal arts college in Indiana is worth considering if you're drawn to a values-driven, tight-knit community — at just $15,725/year average net cost and only $13,750 in median debt, the financial picture is genuinely manageable. That said, the 60% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth asking the admissions office about directly. Median earnings of $42,400 a decade out are modest but reasonable given the debt load, making this a better fit for students motivated by mission and community than by maximizing income potential.

Founded
1894
Setting
Small city
Religious Affiliation
Church of Nazarene
Avg Faculty Salary
$6,513

Popular Programs

Education26%
Business & Marketing12%
Health Professions12%
Visual & Performing Arts8%
Biological Sciences7%
Psychology4%
Communications3%
Engineering2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

John Howard YoderSofia SamatarErrick McCollumOwen Gingerich

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite950
Reading 75th %ile550
Math 75th %ile560

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$38,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,890
Avg Net Price
$14,493
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$12,761
$30–48k$6,947
$48–75k$15,163
$75–110k$17,413
$110k+$19,447

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$22,974

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
65%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
80%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$22,974
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$37,000
Female graduates$35,300

Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$22,974
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.8x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White44%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino27%
Asian2%
Two or more races3%
International15%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (773 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Goshen College

1700 S Main St

Goshen, IN 46526-4794

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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