Goshen College

What Goshen College does

Goshen College is a private Christian liberal arts college founded in 1894, located in Goshen, Indiana, and operated as an Anabaptist-Mennonite institution. The college enrolls approximately 800 students on a 135-acre residential campus, with over 50% of students identifying as students of color or from countries outside the United States; it holds Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. It offers more than 65 undergraduate areas of study across arts, sciences, business, education, health sciences, and technology, plus graduate programs in nursing (MSN, DNP in consortium with Eastern Mennonite University), business administration (MBA), teaching (MAT), social work (MSW), and environmental education. Its signature academic requirement is the Study-Service Term (SST), a mandatory cross-cultural study abroad program operating since 1968 across destinations in Ecuador, Indonesia, Tanzania, Guatemala, India, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, and London.

The college's revenue model combines recurring tuition and fees, room and board, auxiliary services (fitness center, printing, summer camps, event rentals), and significant philanthropic and grant funding including a $5 million Lilly Endowment grant (December 2025) and a $4 million U.S. EDA grant (July 2022) for nursing facility expansion. The institution is running a $68 million Connected Cause fundraising campaign through June 2026. Underlying technology is standard higher-education infrastructure: a MyGC student portal, Net Price Calculator, financial aid systems, and online application platforms — with no disclosed proprietary technology platforms or AI-native products. Recent strategic investment in innovation includes appointing a former Microsoft executive as first Chief Innovation Officer (April 2026) and launching the AI Innovators Program (September 2025) generating 45 funded projects across 14 academic departments.

The college serves prospective undergraduate students, transfer students (with pathways from Ivy Tech, Glen Oaks, Hesston College), graduate and professional students, international students, and continuing education adult learners seeking licensure. All traditional undergraduates receive financial aid, with average packages exceeding $30,000. Outcomes include 82% four-year graduation rate, 93% employment rate within one year for Class of 2021 graduates, and average salary of $77,000 ten years post-graduation. The institution operates the 1,189-acre Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, J.N. Roth Marine Biology Station in Florida, and the newly renovated Center for Nursing and Public Health at Westlawn.

Name

Goshen College

Legal name

Goshen College

Website

https://goshen.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Goshen College is a private Anabaptist-Mennonite liberal arts college in Goshen, Indiana, serving approximately 800 undergraduate and graduate students through 65+ areas of study with mandatory Study-Service Term global engagement, faith-based education, and Hispanic-Serving Institution status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH), General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)

Keywords

• Liberal arts education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate professional programs
• Study abroad programs
• Faith-based higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Goshen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including various scholarship programs and financial aid packages
2. Room and Board: Housing and dining revenue from students living on campus
3. Grants and Foundations: Institutional grants including the $5 million Lilly Endowment grant and $4 million EDA grant for nursing facilities expansion
4. Annual Giving and Donations: Connected Cause campaign targeting $68 million for campus improvements, student support, and program development
5. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from printing services, fitness center memberships, summer camps, event rentals, and community education classes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Goshen College is a private Christian liberal arts college delivering undergraduate degrees across more than 65 areas of study and graduate programs in nursing, business, teaching, social work, and environmental education. The institution's signature offering is the Study-Service Term (SST) global engagement program, which requires students to complete cross-cultural study and service abroad. Additional offerings include an Honors Program, continuing-education and licensure pathways, and supporting campus facilities such as the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center and J.N. Roth Marine Biology Station.

Product overview

Goshen College is a private Christian liberal arts college offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The institution operates a core undergraduate program with over 65 areas of study across arts, sciences, business, education, health sciences, and technology disciplines, complemented by graduate programs including Master's degrees in Teaching, Business Administration, Nursing, Social Work, and Environmental Education, plus a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Key distinctive offerings include the Study-Service Term (SST) global engagement program requiring international cross-cultural study, an Honors Program for high-achieving students, and specialized facilities like the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center and J.N. Roth Marine Biology Station for hands-on learning. The college has recently launched the AI Innovators Program as part of its innovation strategy. Additional student services and facilities span athletics, campus ministries, health and wellness, housing, dining, and the student-run Java Junction coffee bar and 91.1 FM WGCS radio station.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Over 65 undergraduate areas of study spanning arts, sciences, business, education, health sciences, and humanities, integrating academic coursework with experiential learning for residential four-year college students.
• Graduate and Licensure Programs Advanced degree programs including Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts in Environmental Education, and Doctor of Nursing Practice, plus licensure certificates such as Transition to Teaching and Transition to Interpreting.
• Study-Service Term (SST) Global Engagement Signature cross-cultural study abroad program requiring at least 12 credit hours of global citizenship and experiential learning, with semester and sequential format options across multiple international destinations including Ecuador, Indonesia, Tanzania, Guatemala, India, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, and London.
• Honors Program Academic excellence program cultivating deep learning in a community cohort, featuring exclusive research opportunities, specialty seminars, leadership development with the College President, and a capstone course.
• AI Innovators Program Innovation initiative generating 45 funded innovation projects across 14 academic departments, focused on AI strategy and responsible AI leadership integrated across the higher education curriculum.
• Scholarship and Financial Aid Programs Comprehensive financial aid and academic scholarship programs including Dean's, High Honors, Honors, Academic Excellence, President's Leadership Award, First Generation, Dream Award, Transfer, and Music Excellence scholarships, plus Affinity Partner Program employer discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of graduates employed or in graduate school within one year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana Latino InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoshen College partners with Indiana Latino Institute to offer the ILI Scholarship covering up to full tuition annually. Students must participate in ILI Education Program for one year, attend Education Summit, and participate in College Coaching Program.
• Goshen Soccer AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoshen Soccer Academy, an indoor sports complex in Goshen, Indiana, established an internship partnership with Goshen College for students majoring in exercise science and sports management. Students gain hands-on experience assisting with youth futsal and soccer sessions.
• Global Engagement PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with communities and institutions in Ecuador, Indonesia, Tanzania, Guatemala, India, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, and London for Study-Service Term programs. Additional domestic partnerships in Chicago, Detroit, and disaster service sites.
• Goshen Family PhysicianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Goshen Family Physicians (GFP) for student medical services. GFP provides primary medical care for GC students including treatment for depression, ADHD, and serves as primary medical support for SST participants. Located approximately 1.5 miles from campus.
• International Student Insurance ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISO International Student Insurance Options and International Student Insurance options available for international students needing health insurance coverage.
• Eastern Mennonite University (EMU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partnership with Eastern Mennonite University for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, allowing shared resources and collaborative program delivery.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Bethel College (Indiana): Another Anabaptist-Mennonite liberal arts college in Indiana with a similarly small enrollment, faith-based mission, and comparable academic portfolio. The most direct denominational and structural peer to Goshen College.
• Eastern Mennonite University: Virginia-based Anabaptist-Mennonite institution with similar faith integration, liberal arts base, and graduate programs. Goshen partners with EMU on the Doctor of Nursing Practice, evidencing close operational and mission alignment.
• Hesston College: Mennonite-affiliated two-year college in Kansas that is an explicit transfer pathway partner for Goshen. Comparable faith-based identity, small enrollment profile, and liberal arts focus.
• Manchester University: Indiana-based private liberal arts university affiliated with the Church of the Brethren with a similar enrollment scale, faith heritage, and graduate program mix including nursing and business.
• Bluffton University: Mennonite-affiliated small private liberal arts college in Ohio with a closely aligned Anabaptist mission, comparable enrollment size, and similar academic offerings.
• Anderson University (Indiana): Indiana-based private Christian liberal arts university with similar undergraduate enrollment scale and a comparable mix of professional and graduate programs including nursing and business.
• Earlham College: Indiana-based private liberal arts college with similar enrollment size, faith-based (Quaker) heritage, and emphasis on global engagement and experiential learning.
• Taylor University: Indiana-based private Christian liberal arts university with a similar faith-centered mission, residential model, and undergraduate academic portfolio targeting a comparable student segment.
• Huntington University: Indiana-based private Christian liberal arts university with comparable enrollment size, faith-based mission, and a similar mix of undergraduate and graduate professional programs.

Regional players

• Saint Mary's College (Indiana): Indiana-based small private liberal arts college with comparable enrollment scale and similar value proposition around experiential learning and career outcomes, though it operates under Catholic rather than Anabaptist traditions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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Investments

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