Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Goucher admits about 8 in 10 applicants (78%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 48% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 73%, women at 81%.
Yield
10% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 15
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How Goucher reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 21% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 23% of first-years sent an SAT and 5% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 38% whose high school reported a rank, 27% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
92% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 78% of first-year applicants
78 applied · 72 admitted · 26 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date May 1, apply by July 15
- Spring entry: priority date December 1, apply by January 1
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Recommended
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 15 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: December 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- $100 housing deposit, due May 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.22
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.07%
- 3.75–3.9913%
- 3.50–3.7414%
- 3.25–3.4913%
- 3.00–3.2419%
- below 3.034%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.74.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 7.2% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 13.3% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 14.4% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 12.6% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 18.6% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 27.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 6.5% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.4% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
27% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 53% in the top quarter, of the 38% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Goucher College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1200 on the SAT, 30 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
52% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1200–1399.
30% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
39% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 600–699.
Shares of the 23% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Goucher College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Goucher College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Goucher College Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Goucher College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)