Goucher College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Goucher’s 77.7% acceptance rate means your strategy should center on showing strong fit and planning affordability, not just clearing an admissions bar. If you submit scores, aim for at least the middle of Goucher’s range, around a 1220 SAT or 28 ACT, so your testing supports a solid academic profile.
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Goucher College facts and stats
Goucher College enrolls 981 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Goucher has a 79% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 69% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.
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How do your scores compare at Goucher?
Key Goucher College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 15
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
December 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Goucher, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and early fall for retakes. For Goucher’s November 15 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last sitting likely to arrive in time, so plan any score-improvement or superscore attempts before then.
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What you'll actually pay
Goucher’s tuition and fees are $53,100, and 70% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $39,240, which can reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.
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At private Goucher College, students should plan around the full cost of attendance, including its $53,100 in tuition and fees plus room and board. Aid is common: 70% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $51,113. Merit awards also play a significant role, averaging $39,240 for recipients. For context, students graduate with an average debt of $28,643.
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84% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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