C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
38/100 · earnings-weighted

Goucher College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Baltimore, Maryland 21204
Goucher College campus, Baltimore, MD
Goucher College campus, Baltimore, MD. Photo: Dv4000 at en.wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
22/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
A
84/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,500
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
73%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Goucher College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$53,023
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,563
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
57.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,248
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
35.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 18th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Goucher College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$46,511$65,402-4%#565 of 1176#935$25,000
Communication and Media Studies—$52,752-6%#368 of 660#563$26,000
Economics$46,774$51,727-37%#365 of 368#368$25,000
English Language and Literature$32,545$46,333-5%#370 of 576#507$26,000
Psychology$31,463$44,901-11%#805 of 1027#1004$26,000
International Relations and National Security Studies$25,868————$24,376

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $608,635
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,996/mo — vs ~$989/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21215 (6.5% cap, Baltimore)

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🏆 Where Goucher College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#14
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
of 17 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $51,000 $51,000
Room $8,900
Board $8,400
Total Cost (On-Campus) $71,900 $71,900

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
34%
Receive Pell Grants
48%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Education, General 122 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 36 grads/yr Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 31 grads/yr Psychology, General 27 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 17 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 15 grads/yr Writing, General 15 grads/yr Sociology, General 15 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 12 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11 grads/yr History, General 9 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 8 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 8 grads/yr Chemistry, General 6 grads/yr International Relations and Affairs 5 grads/yr Rhetoric and Composition 5 grads/yr Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 4 grads/yr Environmental Studies 4 grads/yr Spanish Language and Literature 4 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Goucher College's top programs commonly pursue.

Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Student Demographics

1,500
Total Students
70%
Women
96%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Hispanic 5%
Black 21%
Asian 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 71%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%
Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Goucher College?
Goucher College has an acceptance rate of 73%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Goucher College?
Tuition at Goucher College is $51,000 for in-state students and $51,000 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Goucher College?
The graduation rate at Goucher College is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Goucher College a good school?
Goucher College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Goucher College?
Goucher College has a total enrollment of 1,500 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology