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Goucher College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1115 to 1340

ACT Range27 to 30

Average GPA3.27

Acceptance Rate77.7%

Goucher’s 77.7% acceptance rate means your strategy should center on showing strong fit and planning affordability, not just clearing an admissions bar. If you submit scores, aim for at least the middle of Goucher’s range, around a 1220 SAT or 28 ACT, so your testing supports a solid academic profile.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Goucher College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Goucher College enrolls 981 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Goucher has a 79% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 69% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Baltimore, MD

Undergrad Enrollment981

Freshman Retention79%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate69%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Goucher?

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Key Goucher College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 15

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Goucher, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and early fall for retakes. For Goucher’s November 15 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last sitting likely to arrive in time, so plan any score-improvement or superscore attempts before then.

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What you'll actually pay

Goucher’s tuition and fees are $53,100, and 70% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $39,240, which can reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Tuition and Fees$53,100

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$39,240

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid70%

Average Aid Package$51,113

Average Debt at Grad$28,643

At private Goucher College, students should plan around the full cost of attendance, including its $53,100 in tuition and fees plus room and board. Aid is common: 70% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $51,113. Merit awards also play a significant role, averaging $39,240 for recipients. For context, students graduate with an average debt of $28,643.