Goshen College Admission Requirements

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Goshen College Admission Overview

Goshen College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Goshen College admitted 84.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (B+) and SAT 880-1110. Goshen College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Goshen College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

84.1%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Goshen College

Acceptance Rate

The Goshen College acceptance rate is 84.1%. Last year, 1,325 of 1,576 applicants were admitted. That is the 28th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Goshen College and can you get accepted?

Goshen College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Goshen College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Goshen College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.42

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Goshen College typically have around a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Goshen College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

20% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #24 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Goshen College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 20.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 9.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Goshen College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

880-1110

Freshmen who sent SAT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 440
  • Math 440
  • Composite 880
SAT 25th percentile scores for Goshen College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 550
  • Math 560
  • Composite 1110
SAT 75th percentile scores for Goshen College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Goshen College typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 880–1110) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. Goshen College ranks #34 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 880 to 1110

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SAT policy

Goshen College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Goshen College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1110+ Above 75th >91%
1000 to 1110 Avg + 84%-91%
880 to 1000 Avg - 73%-84%
Below 880 Below mid-50 <73%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Goshen College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Goshen College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Goshen College

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the Goshen College chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Goshen College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 879 673 1,576
Accepted 762 544 1,325
Acceptance Rate 87% 81% 84%
Enrolled 109 86 198
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 16% 15%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Goshen College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Goshen College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

283

Applicants have 283 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Goshen College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Goshen College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Goshen College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 84.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (880-1110); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150668.

GPA calculator: Goshen College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026