Goshen College
- 759 Students
- Private
- Christian
Description
Goshen College, located in Goshen, Indiana, is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Mennonite Church USA. Known for its strong commitment to peace, social justice, and community service, Goshen College offers a wide range of undergraduate programs across the arts, sciences, and professional fields, including nursing, education, and environmental science. Founded in 1894, the college emphasizes global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding, notably through its distinctive Study-Service Term, where students have the opportunity to study and serve in international settings. Goshen's commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and fostering a close-knit community reflects its dedication to preparing students to lead thoughtful, empathetic lives that make a difference in the world.
National Merit
- President’s Leadership Award (FULL TUITION ANNUALLY)
- The President’s Leadership Award (PLA) is a competitive scholarship for high-achieving academic students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities. Recipients will receive a full-tuition scholarship renewable for a total of 8 semesters. This scholarship requires an application, a personal experience portfolio (essay questions), and the applicant’s high school transcript.
- To be eligible to apply for the PLA, you must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.85 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Score at least 1340 on the SAT OR at least 29 on the ACT (note: Goshen College is test-optional).
- Be a National Merit Semifinalist.
- Eligible applicants must also participate in Scholarship Day. If you have an unavoidable conflict, contact your admissions counselor.
Various
Goshen College offers academic scholarships for first-year students ranging from $14,000 to $20,000 per year, based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Achievement scholarships are also available, recognizing accomplishments and the promise of future achievement. These are open only to students entering college directly after high school, with a priority application deadline of November 15 and an application deadline of January 10.