“Learn, serve, lead, transform — a liberal arts education with global reach”
Goshen College is a private Mennonite liberal arts college in Goshen, Indiana, founded in 1894 and affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. With 824 students — 30% Mennonite and 70% from other backgrounds — Goshen offers a uniquely diverse, globally engaged liberal arts education rooted in values of service, peacebuilding, and intercultural learning. International students make up 13.6% of the student body, one of the highest percentages of any small college in the Midwest, and the 88% international student retention rate reflects an exceptionally welcoming campus community. The college is best known for its remarkable Study-Service Term (SST) program: approximately 80% of students spend 14 weeks in a developing country, combining language immersion, community service, and cultural learning. SST alumni go on to careers in global health, NGOs, international development, nursing, education, and environmental science that are deeply shaped by this transformative experience. Nursing is the flagship program, with BSN graduates consistently achieving strong NCLEX pass rates. The American Sign Language (ASL) program is one of the most respected in Indiana. Goshen, Indiana — 25 miles south of South Bend — is the center of the Elkhart County manufacturing economy, providing meaningful internship and employment connections in business and engineering. With an average financial aid package of $34,000, Goshen makes world-class values-driven education genuinely accessible.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$41,260 – $52,500
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Flagship Nursing BSN program with strong NCLEX pass rates and clinical placements at Goshen Health and Beacon Health System. Graduate MSN programs in Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Leader tracks.
Liberal arts programs including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Communication, American Sign Language, Music, and Education. The ASL program is among Indiana's best and serves a growing Deaf community need.
Business programs with a global and ethical focus, plus Social Work and Psychology preparing graduates for service-oriented careers. Spanish-track business option available for global business careers.
Distinctive Mennonite-rooted programs in Peace Studies and intercultural studies, preparing graduates for NGO, international development, and diplomacy careers. Graduate MA in Intercultural Leadership and MA in Environmental Education.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $38,890
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
