PrivateUrbanGoucher College
Baltimore, Maryland 21204-2794
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for psychology — close-knit campus
Goucher College is a private institution in Baltimore with particular strength in psychology and business. With an average SAT of 1225, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 948 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,023 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,774.
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Varsity Sports — Gophers
History & Fun Facts
- •Johnson aboard Air Force One, graduated from Goucher in 1917.
- •19th century The college was renamed to "Goucher College" in 1913.
- •In 1881, the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church passed a resolution to found a seminary.
- •" Van Meter was joined by fellow minister John Franklin Goucher (1845–1922) and together they eventually persuaded the conference to found a college, instead.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1225
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,882
Programs (67)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MD state average + city premium