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Goucher College Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Goucher College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
82%
Admission Difficulty for Goucher College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Goucher College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Goucher College is 82%.  It ranks #14 in Maryland for lowest rate of acceptance. Goucher College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,243 out of 2,724 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 18 percent on standardized admission tests. Goucher College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.23. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Goucher College application fee is $0 and applications are due by Feb 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Goucher College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 29% of students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Goucher College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1086-1360
Applicants Submitting SAT 
29%
SAT Scores for Goucher College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 548
SAT Math 25th 538
SAT Composite 25th 1086
SAT Scores for Goucher College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 700
SAT Math 75th 660
SAT Composite 75th 1360
Average SAT Score 1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Goucher College?

Goucher College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Goucher College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1086-1360.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Goucher College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1360 and Above Good >90%
1223 to 1360 Avg + 82%-90%
1086 to 1223 Avg - 71%-82%
949 to 1086 Reach 56%-71%
Less than 949 Low <56%
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Goucher College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
13%
ACT Scores for Goucher College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 25
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for Goucher College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Goucher College?

Goucher College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Goucher College regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-30.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Goucher College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >90%
28 to 30 Avg + 82%-90%
26 to 28 Avg - 71%-82%
24 to 26 Reach 56%-71%
Less than 24 Low <56%
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Goucher College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.23
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Goucher College?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Goucher College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Goucher College was 3.23 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #20 in Maryland for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.23 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Goucher College accepts 82% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Goucher College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.54% Good
3.50 to 3.74 16.15% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 18.08% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.77% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 26.92% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.38% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.15% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

53% of Goucher College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Goucher College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 24%
Top 25% of class 53%
Top 50% of class 84%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Goucher College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,700 1,024 2,724
Accepted 1,465 778 2,243
Acceptance Rate 86% 76% 82%
Enrolled 163 101 264
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 13% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Goucher College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Goucher College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Goucher College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Goucher College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162654 IPEDS survey data for Goucher College.

FAQs

Does Goucher College prefer SAT or ACT?

29% of students submit their SAT scores to Goucher College. 13% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Goucher College?

82% of those who apply are granted admission to Goucher College. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Goucher College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1086 and 1360. 29% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Goucher College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 30. 13% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.