Goucher College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $55,100 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Goucher College is a private nonprofit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland with approximately 964 undergraduate students enrolled. Goucher College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,470 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $55,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Goucher College is a private liberal arts college in Towson, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1885 as a nonsecterian women's college in Baltimore's central district, the college is named for pastor and missionary John F. Goucher, who enlisted local leaders of the Methodist Episcopal Church to establish the school's charter. Goucher relocated to its Towson campus in 1953, and became coeducational in 1986, after 101 years as a women's college.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 60% graduation rate and 77% freshman retention suggest that a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $17,882, and the net price of roughly $24K/year is manageable for a private liberal arts school with this kind of intimate, 948-student environment. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, discussion-based college experience in the Baltimore area and have a clear plan to stay engaged and on track.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (964 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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