Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Online | goucher.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Goucher College, located in the Towson suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, occupies a 287-acre wooded campus approximately eight miles north of downtown Baltimore. Originally established in 1885 as a women's college, Goucher became coeducational in 1986 and maintains a liberal arts curriculum with distinctive programs in dance, environmental studies, and international relations. The campus features a mix of modern and Victorian-era architecture, including several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, and requires all undergraduate students to live on campus for their first three years in traditional residence halls or apartment-style housing. Goucher maintains a competitive admissions process and requires all students to complete at least one study abroad experience as part of their degree requirements, making it one of the few colleges in the nation with this mandate. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Gophers, primarily within the Landmark Conference.
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Goucher College is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Goucher College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#266 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#196 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Maryland
#172 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1366 |
| ACT | 26/30 |
| GPA | 3.23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $250 |
| Room and Board | $16,650 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $71,900 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Psychology | 14% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 13% |
| Foreign Languages | 8% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162654 IPEDS survey data for Goucher College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025