Goucher College

Exceptional Education. Inspiring Success.

Location

Close proximity to Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY

Served by Thurgood Marshall Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) by plane and Baltimore Penn Station by train

Dulles International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport are 90 minutes away

Baltimore

New York

Philadelphia

Washington, DC

Safe Campus

Students

From

countries

undergraduates

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graduate students

10:1

student-faculty ratio

means small class sizes and lots of opportunities
to meet your professors one-on-one

Employers

Graduate Studies

The Goucher Edge is Goucher College’s distinctive undergraduate experience that provides every student with an Edge.

The Commons: Innovative core curriculum focused on solving complex problems, including social and environmental injustices
Academic Major: 29 programs, each with a capstone experience or project
Global Experience: Universal study abroad at no additional cost, as part of a global education
Internship Accelerator: Four years of career-relevant experiences

An Individualized Student Success Team supports students and guides their self-discovery.

History

Goucher College founder Dr. John Franklin Goucher and his wife, Mary Fisher Goucher, shared a strong belief in a global education. They were instrumental in the founding of several schools overseas in Japan, China, South Korea, and India.

Founded in

1885

Liberal Arts Education

A liberal arts education will teach you the strong writing, effective communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that employers seek.

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Programs

Majors

American Studies
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ¹
Biological Sciences ¹
Business Management
Chemistry ¹
Communications & Media Studies
Computer Science
Dance
Data Science
Digital Arts
Economics ¹
Education Studies
Engineering Science ¹
Environmental Studies: Environment and Society ¹
Environmental Studies: Environmental Science ¹
French Transnational Studies
History
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major
Integrative Arts Studies ¹
International Relations
Literary Studies (English)
Neuroscience ^{1 2}
Peace Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Professional & Creative Writing
Psychology
Public Health ²
Sociology/Anthropology
Spanish
Visual & Material Culture
Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

1. Eligible for STEM Optional Practical Training for a potential of 36 months of employment authorization.

2. Pending MHEC approval

Minors

Africana Studies
Arabic Studies
Art History
Art (Studio)
Arts Management
Asian Studies
Creative Writing
Equine Studies
Historic Preservation
International Business
Latin American Studies
Legal Studies Literature
Music
Premed/Prehealth
Professional Writing
Religion and Justice
Secondary Education
Theatre

Featured Faculty

Rodney Yoder

Associate Professor, Physics

Ph.D., Yale University, 2000
M.Sc., M.Phil, Yale University, 1994
B.A., Reed College, 1992

Rodney Yoder is dedicated to promoting active and hands-on learning and is particularly committed to developing creative and effective student laboratories. His research focuses on experimental methods for creating, controlling, and using charged-particle beams, especially on novel methods for particle acceleration.

Janine Bowen

Professor, Business Management

Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1994
M.A., The Ohio State University, 1992
B.S., The Ohio State University, 1987

Janine Bowen has been at Goucher for over 25 years, and in 2019 she received the Goucher Award for Excellence in Teaching. In the words of a student, “She is knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated to helping us discover things about ourselves and others.”

Phong Le

Associate Professor, Mathematics

Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 2009
M.A., University of California, Irvine, 2006
B.A., Goucher College, 2003

Phong Le engages in a wide variety of data-driven community engagement, ranging from health access to fair housing and food accessibility. As often as is possible, he brings these experiences into his classroom as stories and daily lessons on how data can empower a community.

Gina Shamshack

Associate Professor, Economics, Environmental Studies

Ph.D., Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, University of Rhode Island, 2009
M.A., Economics, Boston University, 2001
B.A., Economics, Boston University, 2001

Gina Shamshak is an environmental and natural resource economist who specializes in fisheries and aquaculture economics. Wherever possible, she looks to bring her research into the classroom as a way to motivate and demonstrate economic concepts in action.

Hands-on

Research

Opportunities

with our distinguished faculty members, through programs like our Summer Science Research

3-Year Degree Majors

Business Management*

Computer Science*

Data Science*

Economics

Psychology*

* Accelerated graduate degree programs are available from:

Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School’s M.S. in Business Analytics & Risk Management; Finance; Health Care Management; Information Systems; and Marketing

Loyola University Maryland Emerging Leaders M.B.A. program

4+1

Opportunities

including

The Johns Hopkins University

Carey Business School

Bachelor of Arts/Master of Science Programs

School of Nursing

Master of Science

Loyola University Maryland

Bachelor of Arts/Emerging Leaders
Master of Business Administration Program

Middlebury College

Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts

Bachelor of Arts/Master of Education/Master of Arts in Teaching

Goucher is small enough to make meaningful connections with faculty members, and it has great programs with other schools like Johns Hopkins University.

Eunoh Lee ’22

From Seoul, South Korea Computer Engineering and Philosophy major

I enrolled because I loved the idea of being able to take graduate-level classes as a senior at Goucher and that I would be able to get my master’s degree in one year. It was an opportunity that I didn’t want to miss. I’m looking forward to networking with Johns Hopkins University faculty and students within the Baltimore area.

Taryn Phillips ’21

From Roselle Park, New Jersey Business major

I’m in a place where I’m doing exactly what I had hoped. My classes are my passion, and I love my professors, so every day I want to work for it. Now, Greece is my vacation place, and Goucher is my home.

Danae Tsimpikaki ’22

From Thessaloniki, Greece Psychology and Integrative Arts major

Internship Opportunities

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Interfaith Center

for students of all faiths and beliefs to come together to explore their own views and ideas and share them with others both alike and different from them

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Student Clubs

including an International Student Association

NCAA Div III
Sports Teams

Top 10

Ranked
Equestrian Team

Student Life

Office of Global Education

Help with navigating your visa application, immigration matters, financial concerns, and any emergency situations
InterConnect Orientation to familiarize with U.S. and college cultures
Employment workshops
International Student Leadership Conference
Trip to Washington, DC, including tour of the White House
Global Coffee Hours

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of Goucher students live on campus

Dining Hall

Dietary restrictions honored
Newly renovated space
A delicious variety of international, Halal, and Kosher cuisine options available

Residential life

First-Year Village
An engaging residential community with housing guaranteed for all four years
Housing available during breaks
Designed to foster interactions with peers and community members

I may not remember exactly the materials taught in class, but I learned how to problem solve and think very deeply about a complex problem.

Tony To ’18

From Hong Kong
Economics major
M.S., Economics, Georgetown University ’20
Consultant at the World Bank

People at Goucher put others’ needs first, and they ask how you are because they care about your answer. Goucher helped me grow a lot.

Surbhi ’19

From New Delhi, India
Computer Science and English double major
Technical Writer for Invisible Al Inc.

Goucher prepared me to see the whole picture of my job by understanding different perspectives.

Kyoko Kinoshita ’20

From Tokyo, Japan
Business Management major
Member Services at Hoshino Resort

International Admissions

It’s easy to apply to Goucher.

We’re

Test Optional

You can submit the SAT or ACT if you choose.

Apply online through the Common Application.

Submit the following supplemental materials:

Essay
Secondary school transcript (first-year student) or official university transcript (transfer)
Secondary school adviser report (first-year only)
Foreign Transcript Evaluation (transfer only)
Academic teacher/professor/counselor recommendation
International Student — Declaration of Finances form
If you are a non-native English speaker, a minimum TOEFL overall score of 80, IELTS overall score of 6.5, PTE score of 53, or Duolingo overall score of 105 (requirement waived if English was the language of instruction at your secondary school)

Scholarship Opportunities

The majority of students pay less than the listed cost of attendance. International students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships between $25,000 and $35,000 per year. All applicants must complete the International Student–Declaration of Finances for need-based aid consideration.

Application Deadlines

Common Application

Early Action
(Non-binding)
November 15

Regular Decision
January 15

Rolling admission on a space available basis after January 15.

Jenn Pham

Assistant Director of International Admissions

Call, Text, WhatsApp: +1-443-862-3106

Email: jenn.pham@goucher.edu

1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204 | 410.337.6467 | admissions@goucher.edu | Contact & Directions | Emergency Info

Exceptional Education. Inspiring Success.

Location

Safe Campus

Employers

Graduate Studies

History

Founded in

1885

Liberal Arts Education

Majors

Minors

Featured Faculty

Rodney Yoder

Associate Professor, Physics

Janine Bowen

Professor, Business Management

Phong Le

Associate Professor, Mathematics

Gina Shamshack

Associate Professor, Economics, Environmental Studies

Hands-on

Research

Opportunities

3-Year Degree Majors

4+1

Opportunities

The Johns Hopkins University

Loyola University Maryland

Middlebury College

Goucher College

Internship Opportunities

1

Interfaith Center

Student Clubs

NCAA Div III Sports Teams

Top 10

RankedEquestrian Team

Student Life

Office of Global Education

Dining Hall

Residential life

International Admissions

It’s easy to apply to Goucher.

Test Optional

Apply online through the Common Application.

Submit the following supplemental materials:

Jenn Pham

NCAA Div III
Sports Teams

Ranked
Equestrian Team