Goucher College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2507 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #692 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #634 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #7 of 13 | In Baltimore |
| #1444 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 964
- Graduates
- 536
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.goucher.edu
Goucher College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Goucher College has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 66% | 77% |
| Applicants | 3,520 | 1,370 | 2,150 |
| Admissions | 2,566 | 907 | 1,659 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 257 | 90 | 167 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
49 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
387 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
68 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1366
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Goucher College are 1080-1366 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Goucher College are 26-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 652 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 355 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 308 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 77 (5%) |
| Asian | 54 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Goucher College is $28,749 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,998 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,176 |
| $48-75K | $22,034 |
| $75-110K | $27,178 |
| $110K+ | $35,948 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $51,000 | $15,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $51,000 | $15,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $51,000 | $15,550 |
| Fee in-district | $250 | $140 |
| Fee in-state | $250 | $140 |
| Fee out-of-state | $250 | $140 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 985 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,300 |
| Room charge | $8,900 |
| Meal charge | $8,400 |
Goucher College majors
Goucher College has granted 208 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 127 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Goucher College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 5 | 88 |
| Psychology, General | 47 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 23 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | |
| Environmental Studies | 13 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | 7 |
| Writing, General | 12 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | |
| Dance, General | 8 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 8 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 7 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | |
| Engineering Science | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 208 | 127 |
Goucher College has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 54% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Goucher College has published 1,540 scientific papers with 27,483 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, History, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 80 |
| 1993 | 9 | 94 |
| 1994 | 17 | 102 |
| 1995 | 8 | 104 |
| 1996 | 11 | 125 |
| 1997 | 9 | 140 |
| 1998 | 12 | 187 |
| 1999 | 16 | 197 |
| 2000 | 16 | 252 |
| 2001 | 11 | 318 |
| 2002 | 15 | 394 |
| 2003 | 16 | 535 |
| 2004 | 17 | 474 |
| 2005 | 17 | 598 |
| 2006 | 25 | 649 |
| 2007 | 24 | 700 |
| 2008 | 27 | 756 |
| 2009 | 27 | 827 |
| 2010 | 32 | 820 |
| 2011 | 53 | 1003 |
| 2012 | 36 | 1076 |
| 2013 | 41 | 1055 |
| 2014 | 38 | 1090 |
| 2015 | 44 | 1196 |
| 2016 | 37 | 1210 |
| 2017 | 48 | 1206 |
| 2018 | 31 | 1415 |
| 2019 | 44 | 1277 |
| 2020 | 31 | 1414 |
| 2021 | 36 | 1412 |
| 2022 | 32 | 1322 |
| 2023 | 42 | 1412 |
| 2024 | 42 | 1132 |
Goucher College alumni
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Jane Levy
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jane Colburn Levy is an American actress. After attending the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, she debuted as the original Mandy Milkovich on the Showtime comedy-drama Shameless (2011). Levy left Shameless following its first season to portray the lead of the ABC sitcom Suburgatory from 2011 to 2014. Transitioning to film, Levy collaborated with director Fede Álvarez as the lead of the horror films Evil Dead (2013) and Don't Breathe (2016). She returned to television with series regular roles on the Hulu comedy-drama There's... Johnny! (2017) and horror fantasy Castle Rock (2018), in addition to headlining the Netflix thriller miniseries What/If (2019). From 2020 to 2021, Levy portrayed the title character of the NBC musical comedy-drama Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy.
-
Anne Lamott
- Occupations
- writernovelist
- Biography
-
Anne Lamott is an American novelist and nonfiction writer.
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Mildred Dunnock
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Mildred Dorothy Dunnock was an American stage and screen actress. She was nominated twice for an Academy Award for her works in Death of a Salesman (1951) and Baby Doll (1956).
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Sarah T. Hughes
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
Sarah Tilghman Hughes was an American lawyer and federal judge who served on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. She is best known as the judge who swore in Lyndon B. Johnson as President of the United States on Air Force One after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas on November 22, 1963. She is the first woman to have sworn in a US President. The photo depicting Hughes administering the oath of office to Johnson is widely viewed as the most famous photo ever taken aboard Air Force One.
General info
| Founded | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Gratia et Veritas Grace and Truth |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 339 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd Baltimore, Maryland, 21204-2794 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 586,000 |
| Phone | 4103376000 |