Goucher College, MD
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Goucher College Rankings
Affordability42
Selectivity41
Retention40
Graduation47
Earnings17
Diversity73
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Goucher College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education3%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
History3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation9%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences14%
Visual and Performing Arts12%
Admissions
Getting into Goucher College
80%
Admission Rate
560
Median SAT Math
590
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Goucher College
$44K
In-State Tuition
$44K
Out-of-State Tuition
$59K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $34K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Goucher College
54%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
73%
Repayment Rate
$262
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 69% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 73% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 80% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Goucher College
77%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 63% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 69% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 66% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 72% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 62% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 42% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 68% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Goucher College
92%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $49K | $39K | $35K |
Students
Students at Goucher College
1,523
Undergraduates
87%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
742
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 68% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 32% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 18% | 36% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 43% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 8% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 18% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Goucher College, MD
Fortis Institute-Towson
1 miles, SW
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