Goucher College is a small private liberal arts college in Towson, just north of Baltimore, on a wooded 287-acre campus. It was one of the first US colleges to require study abroad, and it's known for data science, environmental science, psychology, dance and the arts. Classes are small and discussion-based.
Towson, Maryland, United States
Official website: goucher.edu
1885 in Baltimore
One of the first US colleges to require study abroad
A 287-acre wooded campus in Towson
$30,000 – $52,000
International students, before scholarships
$15,000 – $19,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on goucher.edu before you apply.
BS Data Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Environmental Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Small, discussion-based classes.
A wooded campus with trails and gardens.
Baltimore and Washington, DC both within easy reach.
Graduates move into research, nonprofits, business and graduate school.
STEM graduates may qualify for extended OPT.
Baltimore-Washington internships are close by.
Undergrad
1 Feb 2027
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is mostly woodland, with residence halls and academic buildings grouped in the centre.
Towson is a suburb with shops and restaurants, 20 minutes from Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Form I-20 issued by Goucher College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Goucher's Early Action deadline is 1 December 2026 and Regular Decision is 1 February 2027 for fall entry.
New students start in the fall.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Goucher College issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Data science, psychology, environmental science and business management are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.5; test scores are optional.
Yes. Goucher gives merit scholarships to most international students. Check the financial aid page.
