Goucher College: what international applicants need

What are Goucher College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Goucher College has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Goucher College's acceptance rate?

77.7% for students who started in fall 2024: Goucher College admitted 2,862 of its 3,683 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Goucher College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Goucher College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Goucher College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 530–645 in Math and 560–680 in Reading and Writing (20% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 27–30.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Goucher College's application fee for international students?

Goucher College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Goucher College accept?

Goucher College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Goucher College require?

Goucher College requires one teacher recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Goucher College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Goucher College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Goucher College have?

74 of Goucher College's 981 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 7.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Goucher College cost for international students?

Goucher College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $53,350, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $17,190. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $74,540 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source