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Established in 1885, Goucher College is a coeducational liberal arts institute. It was initially founded as a women’s college, and was known as The Woman's College of Baltimore. Methodist ministers John B. Van Meter and Dr. John Goucher had set up the institute, and in 1910, it was renamed in their honor. The college sits on a sprawling 287 acre campus in Towson, Maryland, USA. Goucher College's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students on an annual basis.
Goucher College offers more than 30 majors and several interdisciplinary programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of art & art history, biology, chemistry, cognitive studies, communication & media studies, computer science & mathematics, music, peace studies, theatre, women's studies, and world literatures in translation, among others.
The sports teams of Goucher College are known as the Gophers. The athletics department fields men’s and women’s teams in basketball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, equestrian, and volleyball.
Goucher can be found in Baltimore, MD (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Goucher.
The most common majors at the school are in art studies, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Goucher does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 510 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Goucher are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Goucher are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 2,360 students were enrolled in the school.
Goucher has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Goucher offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Capital Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Goucher College
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd
Baltimore, MD 21204-2794
General Phone: (410) 337-6000
http://WWW.GOUCHER.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 160 | English, sociology, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, peace and conflict resolution, international relations, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 117 | education, secondary teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | psychology |
| Media | 39 | communication studies |
| Business and Management | 37 | business management, business and related services |
| Medicine | 31 | pre-med |
| Science | 22 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 21 | dance, drama |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Goucher in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 318 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 136 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 45 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Goucher had a total enrollment of 2,360 students (1,948 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 46% |
| Graduate | 54% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 44% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 23% |
| Pennsylvania | 13% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| New York | 11% |
| Maine | 6% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| California | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Goucher offers campus housing for 1,215 of its 1,948 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,563 | 2,361 | 66% | 399 | 17% |
| Men | 1,198 | 678 | 57% | 123 | 18% |
| Women | 2,365 | 1,683 | 71% | 276 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 540 | 650 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,636 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,636 |
| Room and board | $ 9,758 |
| Room charge | $ 6,034 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,070 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Goucher participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207300)
Goucher has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $103,070 | 13 | $95,412 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $74,250 | 20 | $73,310 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $62,385 | 36 | $56,835 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $43,576 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $42,162 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $73,492 | 80 | $65,311 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Goucher Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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