Goucher College

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Goucher at a Glance

Haebler Memorial Chapel

Haebler Memorial Chapel A non-denominational chapel in the heart of Goucher College.
Photo by Dv4000 under Public Domain | Source
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Setting:
Small city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$33,785
Out-of-State Tuition:
$33,785
Room & Board:
$11,108
Full-Time Undergrads:
1,409
Part-Time Undergrads:
37
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.goucher.edu
Admissions Website:
www.goucher.edu/x35.xm
Financial Aid Website:
www.goucher.edu/x2168.xml
Application Deadline:
February 1
Acceptance Rate:
73 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1520–1910
Average ACT Scores:
22–28

Best Things

  • Free cable, Internet, and laundry
  • Professors, relationships with teachers
  • Good transportation options
  • Gorgeous campus
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • The "Stimson Smell"
  • Dining hall hours
  • Food pricing in Pearlstone
  • Incestuous hookups (meaning, within the same halls/dorms)
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Education
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Languages and Literature
  • Education Studies and Research
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Goucher provides an atmosphere for students to grow, learn, and expand their views on the world without being restricted or criticized. With an attentive and experienced faculty, freedom to design one’s major, endless leadership opportunities, and a stimulating series of lectures, discussions, and performances, the Goucher experience is one-of-a-kind. Goucher is also the first school in the country to require that all students complete a study abroad experience. Despite complaints on parking, public transportation, the social scene, and campus facilities, the majority of Goucher students has a great overall experience. The quality and variety of the academics, study abroad programs, and the close-knit community are among the contributing factors to students' experiences.

Students who transferred, or wish they did, disliked the atmosphere of student apathy toward on-campus events, clubs, and athletics. They felt that Goucher’s small community was too small for them and that it didn't provide enough options when it came to both academic and social life. One difference between those who have a great overall experience and those who do not is that the first group knows what they want from Goucher and is willing to take initiative to achieve it. Goucher rewards passion and determination in the form of internships, fellowships, and career opportunities. The College doesn’t create the college experience for you—you actually have to get involved on campus and be proactive about things that interest you to find your place within the Goucher community. Students actively involved on campus cite this supportive and open-minded community as the core of their positive experience.

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Weather at Goucher College

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Elementary Education '13

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Maryland

The weather changes every ten minutes. However, we experience all seasons and it is great.

May 16, 2012

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Facilities at Goucher College

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Beautiful

The facilities are beautiful and most are new. Everything you could ask for is here on campus. We have one of the best riding teams with a stable on campus, a brand new library that has received numerous awards for being environmentally friendly and they are in the process of building new dorms.

May 16, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Goucher College

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Elementary Education '13

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Students Are Very Attractive

At Goucher, you will find a TON of single girls. A majority of the campus is extremely attractive and extremely nice. There is a great diversity of interests at Goucher so their is most likely what you are looking for in the opposite sex.

May 16, 2012

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User rating for Goucher College is 3.5 out of 5 based on 776 user reviews.

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