Goucher College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,250
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Goucher College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Goucher College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Goucher College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Goucher College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Goucher College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,200

Cost of attendance at Goucher College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,200

Cost of attendance at Goucher College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Goucher College received on average $32,314 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,314

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	94	41%	$5,094	$478,828
Other Federal Grant	96	41%	$5,853	$561,932
State Grant/Scholarships	54	23%	$9,659	$521,606
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	219	94%	$27,367	$5,993,308
Total Grant & Scholarships	219	94%	$32,314	$7,076,846

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Goucher College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Goucher College students is 58.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.0%.

58.5%

asian 53.3% 8 students
African American 48.0% 24 students
white 58.0% 141 students
unknown 69.2% 9 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 62.5% 20 students
International Students 68.8% 11 students
Mixed Race 70.6% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Landmark Conference
Track and Cross Country Landmark Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Goucher College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Goucher College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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