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Goucher College Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Goucher College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

80.2%
Admission Difficulty for Goucher College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Goucher College is 80.2%.  Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Goucher College and can you get accepted?

Goucher College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,364 out of the 2,946 who applied were admitted.

Goucher College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.23. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Goucher College?

80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Goucher College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.23 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1220 on the SAT
  • Score 29 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Goucher College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.23

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Goucher College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Goucher College are to have around a 3.23 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.23 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Goucher College accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Goucher College is 3.23 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #20 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Goucher College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Goucher College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.54% Good
3.50 to 3.74 16.15% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 18.08% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.77% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 26.92% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.38% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.15% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Goucher College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Goucher College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 23% of students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1113-1328

Applicants Submitting SAT 

23%
SAT Scores for Goucher College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 580
Math 25th Percentile 533
Composite 25th Percentile 1113
SAT Scores for Goucher College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 688
Math 75th Percentile 640
Composite 75th Percentile 1328
Average SAT Score 1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Goucher College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Goucher College is 1220 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1113-1328. Students who get into Goucher College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Goucher College ranks #10 in the state of Maryland for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1220 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Goucher College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1113 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1113, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1010, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Goucher College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1220, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1328 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Goucher College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1328 and Above Good >88%
1220 to 1328 Avg + 80%-88%
1113 to 1220 Avg - 68%-80%
1006 to 1113 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 1006 Low <53%
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Goucher College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

26-33 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

6%
ACT Scores for Goucher College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 25
Math 25th Percentile 24
Composite 25th Percentile 26
ACT Scores for Goucher College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 34
Math 75th Percentile 30
Composite 75th Percentile 33
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Goucher College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Goucher College is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 26 and 33.  The school ranks #4 in Maryland and #167 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 26 and score in the score in the top 18 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

6 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Goucher College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Goucher College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Goucher College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 89% with a 33 ACT score.

Goucher College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >89%
29 to 33 Avg + 80%-89%
26 to 29 Avg - 70%-80%
23 to 26 Reach 57%-70%
Less than 23 Low <57%
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High School Class Rank

53% of Goucher College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Goucher College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 24%
Top 25% of class 53%
Top 50% of class 84%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Goucher College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,882 1,064 2,946
Accepted 1,564 800 2,364
Acceptance Rate 83% 75% 80%
Enrolled 189 80 269
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 10% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

55

Applicants have 55 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Goucher College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Goucher College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Goucher College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Goucher College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Goucher College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.23 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1220 and ACT of 29 will almost guarantee your admission.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024