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Goshen College was founded as the Elkhart Institute of Science, Industry and the Arts in 1894. In 1903, it relocated to a campus in Goshen, Indiana, and was renamed Goshen College. Its campus currently occupies 135 acres, and the college offers enrollment to more than 1,000 students annually.
Goshen College offers over 30 majors and minors. Various certificate and pre-professional programs of study are available as well. Students can choose from courses in subjects like art, Bible study, religion and philosophy, computer science, nursing, English, music, mathematics, theater, women's studies, and sociology. Several adult education programs are available through the college's Division of Adult and External Studies.
Goshen College sponsors baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, tennis, and volleyball teams. Nicknamed the Maple Leafs, the teams compete in the Mid-Central College Conference, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Goshen is in Goshen, IN. 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 Master's degree.
Goshen offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, science, music, art studies, nursing and emergency medicine, and conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to Goshen are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 650 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 650 in 2007-2008.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 971 students study at Goshen (in 2007-2008).
The school offers a real campus feel. Goshen makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Mid-Central College Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school 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
http://www.goshen.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | interdisciplinary studies, peace and conflict resolution, Spanish language, history, sign language translation, English, sociology |
| Business and Management | 38 | business management, accounting, business, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, special ed, ESL instruction, physical education teaching, education |
| Science | 20 | biology, physics, molecular biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | religion |
| Media | 8 | communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer and info science, systems analyst |
| Mathematics | 2 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Goshen in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 237 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Goshen had a total enrollment of 971 students (969 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 31% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 42% |
| Ohio | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Goshen offers campus housing for 829 of its 969 (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 | 604 | 384 | 64% | 175 | 46% |
| Men | 252 | 151 | 60% | 75 | 50% |
| Women | 352 | 233 | 66% | 100 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 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 | 67% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,300 |
| Room and board | $ 7,400 |
| Room charge | $ 3,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 890 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Goshen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 179900)
Goshen has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $60,660 | 8 | $60,424 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $49,937 | 15 | $48,411 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $45,062 | 6 | $43,968 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $55,368 | 30 | $50,345 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 53 | 108 |
| Track | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Basketball | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 31 | 51 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Mennonite Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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