Goshen College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Goshen, IN that costs an average of $13,404 a year after financial aid, admits 84% of applicants and graduates 59% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$13,404
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
59%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$61,420

Private nonprofitSmall city773 undergraduates

Cost of Goshen College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$49,981
Tuition and fees, in-state$40,060
Housing and food (on campus)$12,240
Books and supplies$1,350
Average net price after aid$13,404

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,945
$30,001–48,000$8,853
$48,001–75,000$10,725
$75,001–110,000$15,315
$110,001+$20,699

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Goshen College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate84%
Average SAT950
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)440–550
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)440–560
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate59%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,689
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$61,420
Rank in Indiana (earnings)17th of 44 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,250
Typical monthly loan payment$264 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants42%
Students with federal loans46%

Majors and programs at Goshen College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (46)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing41$82,700$22,250
Accounting and Related Services16——
American Sign Language11——
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology15——
Biology16——
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Business/Commerce23——
Chemistry3——
Communication and Media Studies3——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Science3——
Criminal Justice and Corrections6——
Design and Applied Arts5——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft3——
Education3——
Engineering Physics6——
English Language and Literature4——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies1——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts8——
Fine and Studio Arts4——
History8——
Information Science/Studies5——
Journalism———
Marketing3——
Mathematics2——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies9——
Music14——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research18——
Non-Professional Legal Studies———
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution3——
Physics1——
Psychology13——
Public Health7——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication———
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication4——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies2——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2——
Social Work16——
Sociology2——
Special Education and Teaching5——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness15——
Sustainability Studies9——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language4——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
American Sign Language———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language41——

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing19$106,451—
Business Administration, Management and Operations9——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research10——
Social Work———

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing4——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeSaint Mary of the Woods$22,50772%$47,279
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Earlham CollegeRichmond$23,00273%$49,427
Franklin CollegeFranklin$24,34370%$61,877
Holy Cross CollegeNotre Dame$24,54775%$58,101
Manchester UniversityNorth Manchester$20,76371%$60,682
Bethel UniversityMishawaka$19,97198%$54,006
Hanover CollegeHanover$20,09584%$59,112

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About Goshen College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationGoshen, IN
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates773
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitegoshen.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Goshen College's acceptance rate?

Goshen College admits 84% of applicants. Admitted students average 950 on the SAT.

How much does Goshen College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $49,981 a year (tuition and fees: $40,060). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,404 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,945.

How much do Goshen College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $61,420 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 44 similar colleges in Indiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($82,700 a year after graduation).

What is Goshen College's graduation rate?

59% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% of first-year students return for a second year.