Resources › For Students and Parents Goshen College Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Print Goshen College. taygete05 / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on September 29, 2017 Goshen College Admissions Overview: Goshen College is a moderately accessible school; generally, successful applicants have good grades and above-average standardized test scores. Students interested in applying to Goshen can submit an application through the school, or with the Common Application (see more below). Additional required materials include transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and a personal statement. Check out the school's website for more information, including important deadlines. A campus visit is not required, but is always encouraged. Admissions Data (2016): Goshen College Acceptance Rate: 62% GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Goshen Admissions Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 430 / 623 SAT Math: 440 / 573 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean Top Indiana college SAT comparison ACT Composite: 22 / 29 ACT English: 21 / 29 ACT Math: 20 / 27 What these ACT numbers mean Top Indiana college ACT comparison Goshen College Description: Goshen College is a small private college affiliated with the Mennonite Church USA. Goshen is located on a 135-acre campus in Goshen, Indiana, and students also have the benefit of a 1,189-acre nature sanctuary and a biology lab in the Florida Keys. The college places a strong emphasis on building community, and nearly 80% of students study abroad before graduating. Students can choose from 36 majors; business, nursing, and social work are the most popular. Goshen College has small classes and a healthy 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The college also does well on the financial aid front -- nearly all students receive a significant aid package. Enrollment (2015): Total Enrollment: 870 (800 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 40% Male / 60% Female92% Full-time Read More Goshen College GPA, SAT and ACT Data By Allen Grove Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $33,200 Books: $900 (why so much?) Room and Board: $10,300 Other Expenses: $1,900 Total Cost: $46,300 Goshen College Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 61%Average Amount of AidGrants: $24,170Loans: $6,576 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Art, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, English, Music, Nursing, Social Work Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 82%4-Year Graduation Rate: 56%6-Year Graduation Rate: 68% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Soccer, Track and Field, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, TennisWomen's Sports: Basketball, Tennis, Softball, Cross Country, Volleyball, Track and Field Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Goshen College, You May Also Like These Schools: Ball State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Indiana University - Bloomington: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Hope College: Profile Valparaiso University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Purdue University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Indiana State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Huntington University: Profile Eastern Mennonite University: Profile Manchester University: Profile Butler University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Calvin College: Profile Taylor University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Goshen and the Common Application Goshen College uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you: Common Application essay tips and samples Short answer tips and samples Supplemental essay tips and samples Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Goshen College Admissions." ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, thoughtco.com/goshen-college-admissions-787599. Grove, Allen. (2020, August 25). Goshen College Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/goshen-college-admissions-787599 Grove, Allen. "Goshen College Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/goshen-college-admissions-787599 (accessed March 28, 2024). copy citation