Goucher College
Liberal arts college · Baltimore, MD · 964 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1090–1325
ACT (middle 50%)
27–30
Average net price
$25,526
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$73,198
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Goucher College?
Goucher College accepts about 78 of every 100 applicants (78%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1090 and 1325 on the SAT. A score at or above 1325 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1090, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–30.
The latest federal data says Goucher College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Goucher College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Goucher College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $73,198 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,526 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $55,300 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$55,300
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$55,300
- Room & board$17,700
- Total cost of attendance$73,198
- Average net price after grants$25,526
Popular majors
Psychology, Social Sciences, English, Biology, Communications.
Goucher College FAQ
- What is Goucher College's acceptance rate?
- 78% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Goucher College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1090–1325. Aim for 1325 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Goucher College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–30.
- Is Goucher College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Goucher College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Goucher College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Goucher College cost?
- About $73,198 a year before aid; $25,526 on average after grants.
- What is Goucher College's FAFSA school code?
- 002073. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Goucher College receives your information.
- What is Goucher College's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
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