School Information

66.8
Total Enrollment 2,279
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Goucher College

http://www.goucher.edu
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd, Baltimore, Maryland 21204-2794
(410) 337-6000

Goucher College is dedicated to a liberal arts education that prepares students within a broad, humane perspective for a life of inquiry, creativity, and critical and analytical thinking.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 9%
 
School Costs

At Goucher College, 75.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 78.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,344), and 47% receive loans ($5,608 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,008. Off campus it is around $4,164.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Goucher College is $25,160 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,077 people applied to Goucher College. Of the applicants, 64.0% were admitted (55.0% male & 68.0% female ) and 14.0% accepted (13.0% male and 14.0% female)

Of the 1,481 undergraduate students at Goucher College, 2.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 83.0% of the 798 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     24.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     75.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     67.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     69.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 410.337.6000
Admissions Office Email admissions@goucher.edu
Admissions Office Address 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21204
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.goucher.edu/x21322.xml
Admissions Website http://www.goucher.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Goucher College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Goucher College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 650
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 23
ACT English (75th Percentile) 31
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Goucher College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 4 0
American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
European Studies/Civilization 0
Women's Studies 3 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 21
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 21
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 14 12
Business Administration and Management, General 14
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 12
Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 27
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 27
Computer and information sciences and support services 3
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Education 9 4 92
Education, General 0 4 53
Secondary Education and Teaching 9 39
English language and literature/letters 28 15
English Language and Literature, General 28 15
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 8
French Language and Literature 1
Russian Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 28
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 28
History 18
History, General 18
Legal professions and studies 0
Pre-Law Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 5
Mathematics, General 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 12 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 6 6
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 6
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 5
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 7
Chemistry, General 5
Physics, General 2
Psychology 39
Psychology, General 39
Psychology, Other 0
Social sciences 36
Economics, General 7
International Relations and Affairs 8
Political Science and Government, General 4
Sociology 17
Visual and performing arts 46
Art/Art Studies, General 20
Dance, General 11
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
Music, General 8
Visual and Performing Arts, General 0
 
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