More selective than 42% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Goucher College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Goucher College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Goucher College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 680 |
| SAT math | 530 | 645 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1090 | 1325 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Goucher College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 560–680 | 530–645 | 27–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 560–683 | 520–683 | 26–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Goucher College compared with other Maryland colleges?
Goucher College has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Mount St. Mary's University | 74% | 65% | $22,655 |
| 13 | Capitol Technology University | 74% | 43% | $22,102 |
| 14 | Loyola University Maryland | 75% | 79% | $30,574 |
| 15 | Maryland Institute College of Art | 77% | 72% | $42,729 |
| 16 | Goucher College | 78% | 57% | $22,470 |
| 17 | Hood College | 78% | 57% | $20,873 |
| 18 | McDaniel College | 78% | 63% | $21,916 |
| 19 | University of Baltimore | 79% | 38% | $13,868 |
| 20 | Stevenson University | 79% | 68% | $26,505 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at Goucher College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Goucher College admissions questions
What is the Goucher College acceptance rate?
Goucher College accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,566 of 3,520 applicants were admitted.
Does Goucher College require the SAT or ACT?
Goucher College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Goucher College?
The middle 50% of Goucher College enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1325 on the SAT and 27–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Goucher College?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (261 of 2,566).
Is Goucher College getting harder to get into?
Goucher College accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Goucher College overview