Goshen College

Check in with Goshen College's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who submit their applications to Goshen College for fall semester should anticipate a decision by September 1.

Goshen College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Goshen College's admissions stats.

Goshen College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

Goshen College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Goshen College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	July 15	September 1

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Applying Early to Goshen College?

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Goshen College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Goshen College Admissions

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Transferring to Goshen College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Goshen College

Goshen College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Goshen College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Goshen College

What does Goshen College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Goshen College for more information on admission factors.

Goshen College Application Requirements

To apply to Goshen College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Goshen College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		1
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record			√
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.02.75

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Goshen College?

Students admitted to Goshen College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Goshen College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Goshen College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Goshen College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Goshen College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Goshen College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Goshen College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Goshen College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Goshen College.

Does Goshen College accept transfer credits?

✅ Goshen College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Goshen College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Goshen College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Goshen College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Goshen College?

✅ Goshen College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Goshen College's acceptance rate?

✅ Goshen College has an acceptance rate of 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Goshen College?

❌ Goshen College does not offer early decision.

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