Goucher College

Overview

Goucher College is a Comprehensive institution located in Baltimore, MD, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1021 Dulaney Valley Road
Baltimore, MD  21204
United States

Contact Mr. Carlton E. Surbeck
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@goucher.edu
Phone: 410-337-6100
Fax: 410-337-6354

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education
Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Russian
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Sociology And Anthropology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,443

Applied

2,728

Accepted

1,473

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,299

Females Applied

1,883

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,144

Males Applied

845

Males Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

55

Application Fee

3.14

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Essay Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Interview 3 recommendations
Other requirements:	A short video, digital application, signed statement of academic integrity, two works from high school career (one of which must be a graded writing assignment) for Goucher Video Application

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Other early decision plan	December 1st	February 1st
Transfer	April 1st	May 1st

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	25	21	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

43,412

Fees

840

Full-time student fees

14,506

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

39,168

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,909

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

31,629

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,142

Avg. Loan Aid

20,577

Avg. Grant Aid

34,719

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,473

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

72%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.3%
Black or African American	13.21%
White or Caucasian	61.88%
Asian	4.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.27%
Two or more races	6.23%
Other	4.59%

Gender

Male (32.18%)

Female (67.82%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	84%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Opening Celebration, GIG (Get Into Goucher Day) and Gala

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Ultimate Frisbee, Yoga Club, Hip Hop Team, Umoja: The Black Student Union and Model Senate

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
E2 campus alerts

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

175

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 129

Part-time - 46

Male - 70

Female - 105

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