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Goucher College
Most applicants get into Goucher College — 77.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Goucher College sits in Baltimore proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 6.3% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $65,402 four years out. Faculty pay averages $100,308 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 964 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1080 and 1366 — near the MD middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Goucher College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Goucher College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1080–1366 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Goucher College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 625 | 683 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 580 | 683 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 27 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Goucher College received 3,520 applications and admitted 2,566 (72.9%), with 261 enrolling.
How Goucher College compares
| Goucher College | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77.7% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,350 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,023 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Goucher College's median earnings are $53,023 — below the Maryland benchmark of $61,797. Weigh that against the $53,350 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Goucher College lists tuition at $53,350 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Goucher College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $53,350 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 964 undergraduates, Goucher College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
57.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Goucher College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Goucher College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,402 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,752 |
| Economics | $51,727 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,333 |
| Psychology, General | $44,901 |
Median earnings for these 5 Goucher College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,023 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional Goucher College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Goucher College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1080–1366 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 77.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Goucher College's acceptance rate?
72.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,566 admitted from 3,520 applicants.
How much does Goucher College cost?
At Goucher College, published tuition is $53,350 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Goucher College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Goucher College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,023 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- Hood College — 77.8% admitted
- Loyola University Maryland — 75.5% admitted
- Capitol Technology University — 74.4% admitted
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County — 72.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.