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As an exceptional liberal arts institution, part of Goshen's mission is to inspire in its students a passion for learning. This spirit of academic excellence enriches our relationships, our world, and our faith in Jesus Christ.

For undergraduates, we offer:

Goshen is also one of the first colleges in the nation to include an international education component (with study either on campus or abroad), which includes a unique Study-Service Term Program, in its core curriculum for undergraduates.

Reaching beyond undergraduate studies, Goshen College now offers the following master's degree programs:

Goshen's academic reputation:

"The U.S. News & World Report." placed Goshen College 131st out of 249 liberal arts colleges in the 2010 "America's Best Colleges" rankings.
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In Forbes Magazine's second annual ratings of America's Best Colleges, Goshen College placed 177th on an elite list of 600 institutions based on its quality of education, affordability, student satisfaction, achievements by alumni and several other factors.
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The 2007 U.S.News & World Report "America's Best Colleges," rates Goshen College 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, campus diversity, and small class sizes.
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The Princeton Review recently named Goshen College as a Best Midwestern College, reporting that Goshen "boasts many of the resources, opportunities and quality faculty available at much larger schools to a little more than 1,000 students."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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