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Goshen College
Most applicants get into Goshen College — 84.1% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Goshen College sits in Goshen proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Mennonite Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $78,156 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 773 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 850 and 1133 — below the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Goshen College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 850–1133 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Goshen College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 420 | 510 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 515 | 563 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 25 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Goshen College received 1,175 applications and admitted 1,045 (88.9%), with 157 enrolling.
How Goshen College compares
| Goshen College | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 84.1% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,890 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,943 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Goshen College's median earnings are $51,943 — below the Indiana benchmark of $52,071. Weigh that against the $38,890 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Goshen College lists tuition at $38,890 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Goshen College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $38,890 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 773 undergraduates, Goshen College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
65% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Goshen College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Goshen College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 850–1133 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 84.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Goshen College's acceptance rate?
88.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,045 admitted from 1,175 applicants.
How much does Goshen College cost?
At Goshen College, published tuition is $38,890 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Goshen College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Goshen College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,943 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Grace College and Theological Seminary — 82.2% admitted
- Franklin College — 69.8% admitted
- Hanover College — 83.7% admitted
- Holy Cross College — 75.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.