More selective than 33% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
54% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Goshen College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Goshen College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Goshen College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 550 |
| SAT math | 440 | 560 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 880 | 1110 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Goshen College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 84% | 440–550 | 440–560 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 89% | 420–570 | 430–563 | 23–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Goshen College compared with other Indiana colleges?
Goshen College has the 29th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Oakland City University | 83% | 66% | $15,210 |
| 26 | Hanover College | 84% | 67% | $21,829 |
| 27 | Indiana University-South Bend | 84% | 40% | $8,653 |
| 28 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | 84% | 36% | $13,171 |
| 29 | Goshen College | 84% | 65% | $14,493 |
| 30 | Indiana University-Southeast | 84% | 39% | $7,888 |
| 31 | Butler University | 85% | 80% | $36,041 |
| 32 | Trine University | 85% | 64% | $25,355 |
| 33 | Ball State University | 86% | 62% | $14,940 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Goshen College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Goshen College admissions questions
What is the Goshen College acceptance rate?
Goshen College accepts 84% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,045 of 1,175 applicants were admitted.
Does Goshen College require the SAT or ACT?
Goshen College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 54% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Goshen College?
The middle 50% of Goshen College enrolled first-year students scored 880–1110 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Goshen College?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (157 of 1,045).
Is Goshen College getting harder to get into?
Goshen College accepted 84% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 89% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Goshen College overview