Goucher College is a private liberal arts college in Baltimore, nearby the college town of Towson. Founded in 1885, Goucher is known for small classes, global education. Close faculty mentorship and a required study abroad experience for our undergraduate students.

Get a comprehensive view of Goucher College's vibrant community and impressive achievements. From our high-impact study abroad programs to our diverse undergraduate and graduate student body, dive into the numbers that define our campus life.

Here, you’ll see the numbers about our academics, students, campus, outcomes, and community.

Just the facts

• Founded: 1885
• Location: Just outside Baltimore, MD
• 1000 undergraduate students
• 500 graduate students
• Campus: 287-wooded acres
• A Top Innovative College according to U.S. News & World Report
• One of 40 select “Colleges That Change Lives”

Preparing you for the jobs of the future

• Our classrooms are everywhere.
• Average class size: 16
• Undergraduate student-faculty ratio: 10:1
• 50+ undergraduate academic programs
• 1 premed/prehealth program with field experience
• 100% study abroad
• 100+ study abroad opportunities in 40+ countries

Our students are incredible—and they make our campus life vibrant.

• Meet the class of 2027
• 86% join a student club or a varsity or intramural athletics team
• 30+ student-led clubs
• 6 musical ensembles
• 1 campus newspaper
• 1 campus radio station
• Goucher Student Government

Our community is invested in your success.

The Career Education Office offers networking opportunities, resume and interviewing services, and competitive internship funding.

• 98% of students receive financial aid
• 96% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation*

* Average for the classes of 2014-2017

Frequently Asked Questions about Goucher College

Where is Goucher College located?
Goucher College is located in Towson, Maryland, just outside Baltimore.

What type of college is Goucher?
Goucher is a private liberal arts college offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

What is Goucher College known for?
Goucher is known for global education, small classes, close faculty mentorship, and its study abroad requirement for undergraduate students.

How many students attend Goucher College?
Goucher has approximately 1,000 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students.

What is the average class size at Goucher?
The average class size is 16 students.

What is Goucher’s student-faculty ratio?
Goucher’s undergraduate student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Do Goucher students study abroad?
Yes. Goucher’s undergraduate curriculum includes a study abroad requirement, with more than 100 study abroad opportunities in 40+ countries.

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