Goucher College
Baltimore, Maryland · Private
Goucher College admitted 82% of 2,808 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1100–1320 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 60% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Goucher College
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Application deadlines
Goucher College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free. Goucher College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Goucher College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Goucher College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Goucher College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Volunteering
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.22 GPA. 27% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $71,900 a year. After grants, students paid $28,749 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Goucher College’s acceptance rate?
Goucher College admitted 82% of applicants: 2,300 of 2,808 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Goucher College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Goucher College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1100 to 1320, with a median around 1230. A score at or above 1230 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Goucher College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Goucher College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Goucher College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Goucher College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Goucher College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, about 100 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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