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%
- Social sciences18.2%~176 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology14.7%~142 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English10.0%~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business9.4%~91 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication7.1%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History5.3%~51 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.5%~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.8%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering1.8%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | Master's | 182 | $54,846 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 95 | $25,101 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 70 | $49,016 | — |
| Education, General. | Graduate certificate | 66 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Graduate certificate | 64 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 44 | $48,069 | $25,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 27 | $27,447 | $26,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 23 | $25,708 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $22,250 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 17 | $27,484 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | $27,912 | $26,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | $26,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
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.