Goucher College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Goucher College: international tuition 53,350 USD per year, one-year total cost 70,544 USD, acceptance rate 77.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
First-year international students, including those from Vietnam, are automatically considered for all Goucher merit scholarships. The pages provided do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind policy, or CSS Profile requirements for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 77.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 560–680, Math 530–645, ACT 27–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 70,544 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 88 international students got financial aid, 50,411 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Goucher College?
International tuition is 53,350 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 70,544 USD.
Does Goucher College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students, including those from Vietnam, are automatically considered for all Goucher merit scholarships. The pages provided do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind policy, or CSS Profile requirements for international students.
What English scores does Goucher College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Goucher College?
The acceptance rate is 77.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says international students are automatically considered, but the Fine and Performing Arts scholarship needs a separate application, so a blanket 'no separate application' is not supported.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions for international students take ability to pay into account, so it is unclear whether Goucher is need-blind for them.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages only mention proof of financial support and F-1 visa documents, not a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form, so this is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
Goucher merit scholarships (admissions-based)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The international student FAQ states you are eligible for all of Goucher's merit scholarships and are considered automatically.
- Fine and Performing Arts scholarship programIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Office of Global Education Scholarship (study abroad)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Counselor recommendationRecommended
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
- SATACTiSAT/ACT is optional for admission, but admitted students who enroll must still furnish scores for research and advising purposes.Optional
- English proficiencyiApplicants whose first language is not English must show proficiency, unless they attended a secondary school taught primarily in English.Required
- Proof of fundsiInternational applicants must show financial support; students needing an F-1 visa will be asked for additional financial documents.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Application essayImportant
- RecommendationsImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Volunteer workImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- InterviewConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Credit for exams
AP scores of 4 or 5 are generally accepted for placement and credit; course placement is decided by each academic program.
Scores that count12345IB Higher Level subjects scored 5 or above can earn credit; course placement is decided by each academic program.
Scores that count1234567A-level work is recognized for advanced credit, but the page does not state a minimum grade.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data