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Goshen is in Goshen, Indiana. Goshen is a small city. The school is classified as a Mennonite Church college. Goshen is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Goshen offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, media, and art studies.
Not all applicants to Goshen are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 670 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 510 to 660 in 2005. People seek out Goshen, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Goshen are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 922 students study at the school (in 2005).
Goshen offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Goshen can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Mid-Central College Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Goshen attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Goshen College is a four-year liberal arts college dedicated to the development of informed, articulate, sensitive, responsible Christians. As a ministry of the Mennonite Church, we seek to integrate Christian values with educational, social and professional life. As a community of faith and learning, we strive to foster personal, intellectual, spiritual and social growth in every person. We view education as a moral activity that produces servant-leaders for the church and the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Goshen College
1700 S Main St
Goshen, IN 46526-4794
General Phone: (574) 535-7000
Admissions Phone: (574) 535-7535
Financial Aid Phone: (574) 535-7525
http://www.goshen.edu
Goshen awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 39 | business management, business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | history, interdisciplinary studies, English, Spanish language, peace and conflict resolution, sociology, sign language translation |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, ESL instruction, early childhood education, education, special ed |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 25 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | systems analyst, computer and info science |
| Science | 14 | molecular biology, biology, physics, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Goshen in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 204 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 3 |
In 2005, Goshen had a total enrollment of 922 students (863 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 44% |
| Ohio | 11% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Goshen offers campus housing for 741 of its 863 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Goshen, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 757 | 516 | 68% | 200 | 39% |
| Men | 290 | 202 | 70% | 87 | 43% |
| Women | 467 | 314 | 67% | 113 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (574) 535-7535
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,300 |
| Room and board | $ 6,450 |
| Room charge | $ 3,450 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,550 |
Financial Aid:
Goshen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 179900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (574) 535-7525
Goshen has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $53,383 | 6 | $52,997 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $44,209 | 14 | $43,668 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $38,535 | 6 | $39,994 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $47,563 | 26 | $44,973 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60 | 47 | 107 |
| Track | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| Basketball | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 27 | 49 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Goshen Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Mennonite Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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