A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Goucher College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 172% more female students than male students enrolled at Goucher College with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Goucher College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
464
|
| Women |
1,263
|
Goucher College serves a low number of students outside of Maryland, with 45 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
45%
|
| Out of State |
50%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
27% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.1% |
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