Goucher College

Baltimore, Maryland · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$22,470

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

57.3%

Admission rate

78%

Undergrad size

964

In-state tuition

$53,350

Out-of-state tuition

$53,350

Cost of attendance

$70,544

Median earnings (10y)

$53,023

Admissions

SAT average
1,248
ACT midpoint
28
Retention
78.6%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (39%), humanities & arts (35%), stem (16%).

  • STEM16%
  • Business9%
  • Humanities & arts35%
  • Social sciences39%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Education, General.Master's182$54,846
Psychology, General.Bachelor's95$25,101$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's70$49,016
Education, General.Graduate certificate66
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.Graduate certificate64
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's44$48,069$25,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelor's31
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's27$27,447$26,000
Economics.Bachelor's26$25,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's23$25,708
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's23$27,000
Biology, General.Bachelor's23
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's23
Education, General.Bachelor's20
Sociology.Bachelor's19$22,250
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelor's18
Dance.Bachelor's17$27,484
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Master's16
History.Bachelor's15
Chemistry.Bachelor's14
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.Bachelor's12
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's10
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's10$27,912$26,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Master's10
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelor's10
Mathematics and Computer Science.Bachelor's8
International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelor's8$26,000
Visual and Performing Arts, General.Bachelor's8
Philosophy.Bachelor's7
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Master's7
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelor's5
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's5

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Goucher College

Goucher College is a small institution located in Baltimore, Maryland, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 964 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Psychology, English.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Goucher College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,470 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $53,350 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $70,544 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 57.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,023 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Goucher College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Psychology, English. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (39% of credentials), humanities & arts (35% of credentials), stem (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Goucher College accepts 78% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,248. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.

Location & campus

Set in Baltimore, Maryland (city), Goucher College draws students from across Maryland and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Goucher College

Q.How much does Goucher College cost?

The average net price at Goucher College is $22,470 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $70,544.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Goucher College?

Goucher College has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Goucher College?

Goucher College admits 78% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do Goucher College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Goucher College graduate earns $53,023 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Goucher College?

Published tuition is $53,350 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Goucher College located?

Goucher College is located in Baltimore, Maryland (ZIP 21204).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Goucher College at their official website.