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Goshen College, established in 1894, is now a private, coeducational, residential, Christian college of the liberal arts and sciences rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. The distinctiveness of a Goshen education derives from the college's dedication to five core values in preparing students as leaders for the church and the world. Stemming from our Christ-centeredness is our commitment to passionate learning, global citizenship, servant leadership and compassionate peacemaking.
Experience the joy of the journey. As a Christian, liberal arts college known for its outstanding academic programs and innovative study abroad opportunities, Goshen College challenges students to embrace a whole new world of people, ideas and purpose. Wherever your Goshen education may take you, your journey will be as meaningful as it is practical, as purposeful as it is unpredictable, as fulfilling as it is fun.

Recognized for its unique Study-Service Term program, Goshen has earned the following citations of excellence:
		Goshen College stacks up well in 2007 ‘U.S.News & World Report’ rankings Aug. 21, 2006– In the annually anticipated college ranking release, the 2007 U.S.News & World Report “America’s Best Colleges,” Goshen College again placed high in the third tier of the category of Best Liberal Arts Colleges for the sixth straight year. Goshen was given special recognition for its study abroad program, international student body, economic diversity, campus diversity, small class sizes and for being an “A+ option for B students” college. Read full story
		Princeton Review names Goshen a 'Best Midwestern College' Sept. 27, 2004 – After gathering information from college students – the best sources for inside information about their institutions – the Princeton Review recently named Goshen College as a Best Midwestern College. The Princeton Review reports that Goshen College “boasts many of the resources, opportunities and quality faculty available at much larger schools to a little more than 1,000 students.” Read full story
		Goshen College again listed as a ‘Best Buy’ by Barron’s Nov. 14, 2006 – Selecting a college is one of the first important decisions young adults make. To assist students and parents, Barron’s “Best Buys in College Education” has compiled its ninth edition profiling 247 colleges and universities that offer first-rate educations at a reasonable price. The 2006 edition again includes Goshen College. Read full story
		Named a 'College of Distinction' July 13, 2004 – Goshen is profiled as one of the best bets in higher education and fills the four distinctions that this organization looks for in colleges; engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes. Read full story
		Included in ‘Entrepreneurship Magazine’s’ rankings April 19, 2005 – “Entrepreneurship Magazine” included Goshen College’s entrepreneurship program among its rankings of the best programs in the country. Read full story
		Named a 'Making a Difference' college July 13, 2004 – The eighth edition of Making a Difference College and Graduate Guide: Education to Help You Shape the World Anew, has once again included Goshen College among a selective group of 78 schools. Read full story
		Named one of '328 Most Interesting Colleges' Aug. 19, 2003 – Goshen College has been recognized by Kaplan Publishing’s new college guide, The Unofficial, Unbiased Guide to the 328 Most Interesting Colleges (2004 Edition). This guide cites, "few schools can provide a more perfect match for premedical students and world travelers with a spiritual side." Read full story