C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

Goshen College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Goshen, Indiana 46526
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
22/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

824
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
89%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Goshen College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,943
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,218
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,974
Median debt at graduation
65%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
950
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
35.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 52nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Goshen College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,791$78,185-12%#801 of 966#667$19,791
Social Work—$39,176-24%#412 of 420#414—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Goshen College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $269,118
  • Avg rent near campus: $999/mo — vs ~$679/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 46516 (4.4% cap, Elkhart)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $37,760 $37,760
Room $6,110
Board $5,210
Total Cost (On-Campus) $53,230 $53,230

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
58%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 44 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 18 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 14 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 13 grads/yr Environmental Science 10 grads/yr Social Work 8 grads/yr Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 8 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8 grads/yr Accounting 8 grads/yr Psychology, General 8 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 7 grads/yr Music, General 7 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 7 grads/yr Molecular Biology 6 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 6 grads/yr Public Health, General 5 grads/yr Nursing Practice 4 grads/yr Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 4 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 4 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Goshen College's top programs commonly pursue.

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$63k/yr 633,700 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Kindergarten teachers, except special education
$61k/yr 117,200 jobs
Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors
$60k/yr 40,900 jobs
Preschool teachers, except special education
$37k/yr 555,100 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

824
Total Students
64%
Women
83%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic 27%
Black 5%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 75%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Goshen College?
Goshen College has an acceptance rate of 89%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Goshen College?
Tuition at Goshen College is $37,760 for in-state students and $37,760 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Goshen College?
The graduation rate at Goshen College is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Goshen College a good school?
Goshen College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Goshen College?
Goshen College has a total enrollment of 824 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology