Goucher College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2402 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #671 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #615 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #7 of 13 | In Baltimore |
| #1337 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 1,001
- Graduates
- 726
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- 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 80% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 75% | 83% |
| Applicants | 2,946 | 1,064 | 1,882 |
| Admissions | 2,364 | 800 | 1,564 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 268 | 80 | 188 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
43 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
624 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
62 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1113
or below
75% of them
had 1328
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Goucher College are 1113-1328 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
17 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Goucher College are 26-33 (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 | 803 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 421 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 327 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 57 (3%) |
| Asian | 54 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 52 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Goucher College is $30,945 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 | $16,705 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,965 |
| $48-75K | $25,007 |
| $75-110K | $30,224 |
| $110K+ | $34,369 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,020 | $13,185 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,020 | $13,185 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,020 | $13,185 |
| Fee in-district | $200 | $804 |
| Fee in-state | $200 | $804 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 | $804 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,780 |
| Room charge | $8,640 |
| Meal charge | $8,140 |
Goucher College majors
Goucher College has granted 241 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 158 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Goucher College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 15 | 94 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 45 | |
| Psychology, General | 43 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | 9 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | |
| Writing, General | 15 | |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 8 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 7 | |
| Dance, General | 7 | |
| Environmental Studies | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 241 | 158 |
Goucher College has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 49% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Goucher College has published 1,414 scientific papers with 22,502 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 72 |
| 1992 | 6 | 48 |
| 1993 | 8 | 58 |
| 1994 | 18 | 71 |
| 1995 | 8 | 65 |
| 1996 | 10 | 91 |
| 1997 | 8 | 107 |
| 1998 | 13 | 151 |
| 1999 | 15 | 159 |
| 2000 | 12 | 209 |
| 2001 | 11 | 268 |
| 2002 | 16 | 334 |
| 2003 | 14 | 468 |
| 2004 | 15 | 420 |
| 2005 | 16 | 520 |
| 2006 | 23 | 597 |
| 2007 | 25 | 619 |
| 2008 | 26 | 689 |
| 2009 | 25 | 749 |
| 2010 | 35 | 734 |
| 2011 | 38 | 940 |
| 2012 | 37 | 969 |
| 2013 | 37 | 967 |
| 2014 | 32 | 1002 |
| 2015 | 40 | 1056 |
| 2016 | 38 | 1039 |
| 2017 | 48 | 1040 |
| 2018 | 27 | 1190 |
| 2019 | 40 | 1061 |
| 2020 | 29 | 1119 |
| 2021 | 31 | 1143 |
| 2022 | 28 | 1076 |
| 2023 | 41 | 1058 |
Goucher College alumni
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Jane Levy
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision 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
- novelistwriter
- Biography
-
Anne Lamott is an American novelist and non-fiction writer.
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Mildred Dunnock
- Occupations
- film actorstage 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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Jessie Woodrow Wilson Sayre
- Occupations
- suffragette
- Biography
-
Jessie Woodrow Wilson Sayre was a daughter of US President Woodrow Wilson and Ellen Louise Axson. She was a political activist, worked for women's suffrage, social issues, to promote her father's call for the creation of the League of Nations, and was significant in the Massachusetts Democratic Party during the 1920s.
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 | 403 |
| 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 |