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Goucher can be found in Baltimore, Maryland (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Goucher.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Goucher are in music, media, art studies, drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and liberal arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 560 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Goucher centered around 540 to 640, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Goucher works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 2,233 students were enrolled in Goucher. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Goucher. The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Goucher. 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
Admissions Phone: (410) 337-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (410) 337-6141
http://WWW.GOUCHER.EDU
Goucher awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 122 | English, interdisciplinary studies, political science, international relations, sociology, history, Spanish language, women's studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 115 | education, secondary teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology |
| Medicine | 31 | pre-med |
| Business And Management | 30 | business management, business and related services |
| Media | 25 | communication studies |
| Science | 24 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 17 | dance, drama |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Goucher in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 274 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 133 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 34 | 3 |
In 2005, Goucher had a total enrollment of 2,233 students (1,748 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 45% |
| Graduate | 55% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 38% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 27% |
| New York | 12% |
| Pennsylvania | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Goucher offers campus housing for 1,105 of its 1,748 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,979 | 1,991 | 67% | 340 | 17% |
| Men | 1,000 | 633 | 63% | 123 | 19% |
| Women | 1,979 | 1,358 | 69% | 217 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (410) 337-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,525 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,525 |
| Room and board | $ 8,700 |
| Room charge | $ 5,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,550 |
Financial Aid:
Goucher participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (410) 337-6141
Goucher has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $88,064 | 12 | $84,230 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $62,427 | 21 | $66,060 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $53,296 | 24 | $49,425 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $44,601 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $63,898 | 65 | $60,632 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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