Goucher College

Non-profit

Private

Regional

Goucher College was established in 1885 as a women's academy. Today, the school offers several degrees to a coeducational student body. Prospective undergraduates can submit either the Common Application or a two-minute video application plus supplemental materials. Goucher operates a test-optional admissions process that lets candidates decide whether ACT/SAT scores accurately represent their academic potential. The school provides low tuition prices and 97% of incoming students receive financial aid. Goucher delivers undergraduate programs in fields like sociology, historic preservation, equine studies, and computer science. Bachelor's candidates may pursue a business management major, which offers concentrations in arts administration and international business. Graduate students can enroll in traditional two-year programs or opt for distance education and low-residency options. Students benefit from numerous experiential learning opportunities; for instance, some learners engage in summer science research with guidance from faculty mentors. Goucher also facilitates semester- and year-long study abroad trips in places such as Costa Rica (where students have examined the effects of globalization on the environment) and Russia (where they explored the language and regional cultures).

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

11% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Required
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

29k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

88%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

6:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Programs

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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

Health Professions And Related Programs

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Military Technologies And Applied Sciences

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts