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Goucher College

Baltimore, Maryland 21204-2794

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Known for psychology — close-knit campus

Goucher College is a private institution in Baltimore with particular strength in psychology and business. With an average SAT of 1225, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 948 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,023 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,774.

Established
1885
Motto
Gratia et Veritas
Mascot
Rowdy
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Capital Athletic Conference from 1991 to 2007

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73%Acceptance
1225SAT Avg
948Students
8:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$53,023Earnings 10yr
$23,774Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Goucher College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1225

Reading & WritingMid: 624
560683
MathMid: 599
520683

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2630

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1225

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,250
Room & Board$16,650
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$68,893
Average Net Price$23,774
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,998
$30–48K$14,176
$48–75K$22,034
$75–110K$27,178
$110K+$35,948

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,774

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,882

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (67)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
948
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 28%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.0%
Freshman Retention76.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,563
8 Years$45,943
10 Years$53,023

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,200
Men
$62,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#126
Forbes
#410
Washington Monthly
#58

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

122High

Estimated from MD state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Baltimorepop. 570K
8 mi(14 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
42 mi(73 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
85 mi(147 min)

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