Overview

Goucher College is a 4-year institution located in Baltimore, MD, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1021 Dulaney Valley Road
Baltimore, MD  21204
United States

Contact Mr. Christopher Wild
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@goucher.edu
Phone: 410-337-6363

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
European Studies/civilization
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,520

Applied

2,566

Accepted

965

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,150

Females Applied

1,659

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,370

Males Applied

907

Males Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Essay Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Interview 3 recommendations
Other requirements:	A short video, digital application, signed statement of academic integrity, two works from high school career (one of which must be a graded writing assignment) for Goucher Video Application

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	November 15th	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	November 15th	Yes
Transfer	July 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	567	560	683
SAT Math	542	520	643
ACT Composite	25	26	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

53,100

Private

Fees

250

Full-time student fees

17,190

Room & board

9,230

Room only

Financial Aid

43,631

Avg. Financial Aid Package

46,593

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

40,019

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,659

Avg. Loan Aid

26,947

Avg. Grant Aid

40,368

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

89%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

965

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

45%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.28%
Black or African American	28.27%
White or Caucasian	48.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.63%
Asian	4.85%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	0.21%
Other	7.28%

Gender

Male (33.99%)

Female (66.01%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	76%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Opening Celebration, GIG (Get Into Goucher Day) and Gala

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Nomad Student Organization, Goucher Women of Color, Movimiento Estudiantil Hispano-Americano, Goucher International Student Association and Climbing Club/Equal Access

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
E2 campus alerts

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

212

Total Faculty

Full-time - 106

Part-time - 106

Male - 71

Female - 138