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Founded in 1894 as a ministry of the Mennonite Church, Goshen College continues to work toward a student body comprised of Christ-centered students who are global citizens, passionate learners, compassionate peacemakers and servant leaders. A required study abroad program that has a 40-year tradition embodies the core value of global citizenship. Students spend a semester abroad in countries such as Peru, Nicaragua, China, Germany, Senegal, Jamaica and Cambodia. Students interested in environmental stewardship and sustainable living can take advantage of Goshen’s 1,189-acre Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, which encompasses a natural sanctuary and a sustainable village. The Ministry Inquiry Program and the Camping Inquiry Program provides another hands-on opportunity for learning, placing students in three-month internships in the fields of camping, ministry and service.

STUDENT PROFILE
# of degree-seeking undergraduates 920
% male/female                                               41/59
% African-American                                            3.7
% American Indian or Alaska Native    <1
% Asian or Pacific Islander                               1.7
% Hispanic                                                           6.1
% White    81.4
% International                                                    5.7
% Pell grant recipients                                       19
First-generation and minority alumni Said Sheikh Samatar, African scholar

ACADEMICS
full-time faculty 67
full-time minority faculty                         2
student-faculty ratio                           11:1
average class size                            16.5
% first-year retention rate                  84
% graduation rate (6 years)           71.6
Popular majors Business Administration/Management, Elementary Education and Teaching, Nursing

CAMPUS LIFE
% live on campus                                             91.3
Multicultural student clubs and organizations
American Sign Language Club, AMISH (Association of Mennonites for Ice and Street Hockey), Black Student Union, Frente Mennonita de Liberacion National, Goshen Student Women’s Association (GSWA), International Student Club, Latino Student Union
Athletics NAIA, Mid-Central College Conference

ADMISSIONS
# of applicants                                                         525
% accepted                                                              64.7
# of first-year students enrolled                           172
Middle 50%:
SAT Critical Reading range    480-650
SAT Math range                                               600-650
SAT Writing range                                           468-620
ACT range                                                             21-28
average HS GPA                                                     3.51
Deadlines
regular admission                         12/15
application fee                               $25
fee waiver for applicants
   with financial need                      yes

COST & AID
tuition $23,400
room & board       $7,900
total need-based institutional
scholarships/grants                                  $1,975,052
% of students apply for
   need-based aid                                                    100
% of students receive aid                                      99.3
% receiving need-based scholarship
   or grant aid    68.9
% receiving aid whose need was
   fully met                                                                  33.8
average aid package $19,470
average student loan debt
   upon graduation                                            $18,680