Overview
Goucher College is a accessible private four-year institution in Baltimore, Maryland. The school accepts 80.2% of applicants and enrolls 948 students.
Admission Statistics
- Acceptance Rate
- 80.2%
- Average SAT
- 1,221
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,113–1,328
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 30
- Total Enrollment
- 948
Your Chances by SAT Score
Your score is above the 75th percentile. You are a competitive applicant.
Your score falls within the middle 50% of admitted students.
Your score is below the 25th percentile. Other parts of your application will need to stand out.
Admission Guide
Goucher accepts applications through the Common Application with a February 1 deadline for fall admission. You'll need to submit your high school transcript, one letter of recommendation, and a personal statement. SAT or ACT scores are optional, giving you flexibility if your test scores don't reflect your academic potential.
The college requires all students to study abroad during their undergraduate years, making it one of the few schools with a mandatory international experience. This requirement means you should factor study abroad costs into your financial planning, though the school provides funding support to make programs accessible.
Housing fills up quickly despite the small student body, so submit your housing application and deposit promptly after acceptance. Most students live on campus all four years, creating a tight-knit residential community where you'll likely know students across all class years.
Goucher operates on a flexible curriculum with no distribution requirements, allowing you to design your academic path around your interests. This freedom means you should come prepared with some sense of direction, as you won't have general education requirements to guide your first-year course selection.
The Baltimore location puts you 40 minutes from Washington D.C. by train, opening up internship and job opportunities in both cities. Many students take advantage of this proximity for internships during the academic year, particularly those interested in politics, nonprofits, or government work.
What It Costs If You Get In
- Average Net Price
- $23,774/yr
- Tuition (in-state)
- $51,250
- Students Receiving Aid
- 31%
After You Graduate
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 60.0%
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $53,023/yr
- Freshman Retention Rate
- 76.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Goucher College require SAT or ACT scores for admission?
Goucher College is test-optional, meaning you can choose whether or not to submit SAT or ACT scores with your application.
What are the application deadlines for Goucher College?
Goucher College offers Early Decision I (November 15), Early Decision II (January 15), and Regular Decision (February 1) application deadlines.
How many transfer credits does Goucher College accept?
Goucher College typically accepts up to 64 transfer credits from other institutions. Students must complete at least 32 credits at Goucher to earn their degree.
Does Goucher College have any unique graduation requirements?
All Goucher College students must complete a study abroad experience to graduate, making it one of the few colleges in the country with this requirement.