Acceptance Rate
78%
Avg. SAT
1325
75th percentile
“Tiny liberal arts college outside Baltimore that pioneered test-optional admissions and builds professional dancers alongside global scholars.”
Baltimore, MD
Location
Small City
Campus Setting
Goucher College traces its roots to 1885, when Baltimore Quakers and Methodists established it as a women's college to mirror nearby Johns Hopkins' rigor for female students; it went co-ed in 1986 and now enrolls about 1,100 undergraduates on a leafy suburban campus in Towson. Creative souls who crave close discussions with professors and real-world projects fit right in here, while those seeking big-time sports crowds or endless peer diversity might find the scale limiting. The school's personality leans inventive and boundary-testing, from early adoption of pass/fail grading to its embrace of unconventional career paths. Surrounding Towson offers quiet residential streets and quick drives to Baltimore's museums and harbors, though the area's moderate cost of living adds up alongside the $49,000 tuition.
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Academics
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Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
In Goucher's small seminars, you'll debate ideas with faculty who know your name and push you toward internships in D.C. or Baltimore nonprofits. The college shines in dance—its program sends grads to Alvin Ailey and Broadway—plus post-baccalaureate pre-med, where students ace MCATs and land med school spots at rates above 80 percent, and interdisciplinary fields like environmental studies and peace studies. Research starts early, often paired with city partners, fostering a collaborative vibe over cutthroat competition. That said, the modest size means fewer specialized courses in niche sciences or engineering, and intro classes can draw from nearby Hopkins transfers, bumping competition.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
981 undergrad • 478 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
43%
Black / African American
21%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
27%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Baltimore, MD
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus hums with a tight-knit energy where a typical week mixes classes, club meetings, and Thursday night open mics at the weekly Athenaeum gathering of arts and speakers. Residential life clusters first-years in dorms like Mary Fisher Hall, easing bonds, while upperclassmen opt for apartments; traditions include the quirky Welcoming Gauntlet hike for new students. Baltimore beckons for weekends at Orioles games or the Inner Harbor, blending campus coziness with city access. Winters bring gray rain that keeps folks indoors, and the social scene stays mellow—think coffeehouse jams over massive ragers—with DIII sports like lacrosse drawing modest crowds.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Landmark Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$11,523
$30K – $48K
$11,642
$48K – $75K
$17,193
$75K – $110K
$22,933
$110K+
$28,288
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
79%
4 Years Graduation Rate
55%
6 Years Graduation Rate
60%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$53,023
79% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Goucher College and return in the fall. 55% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 60% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
55%
4-5 years
5%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
39%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$49,020
Acceptance
78%
Undergrads
981
4-Year Grad Rate
55%
Endowment
$223M
Baltimore, MD 21204-2794
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