Goshen College is accredited as a standard four-year college by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and is classified as a National Liberal Arts I (B-I) College by the Carnegie Foundation.
Goshen College is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
Goshen College is owned by Mennonite Church USA.

Goshen College is authorized by the Indiana State Board of Education and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for the preparation of elementary and secondary school teachers.
    The division of nursing is approved by the:
  • Indiana State Board of Nurses Registration and Nursing Education
  • Division of Baccalaureate and Higher Degrees of the National League for Nursing
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education



The social work program is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
Alumnae of Goshen College are admitted to membership in the American Association of University Women.
Goshen College is registered with the Regents of the University of the State of New York.
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