| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
489 men, 957 women, 1,446 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
474 men, 926 women, 1,400 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
15 men, 31 women, 46 total |
| Total graduate students: |
171 men, 693 women, 864 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
32 men, 113 women, 145 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
139 men, 580 women, 719 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
60% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 4.7% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.7% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.4% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.1% | Hispanic |
| 71.6% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 17.1% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 4.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.6% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.6% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.3% | Hispanic |
| 69.3% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 19.5% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
287 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Towson, MD |
| Population of city/town: |
65,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Baltimore, MD |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
8 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
636,251 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (65%)
- women's dorms (25%)
- other housing including Healthy Living Dorm (smoke-free; substance-free), Language House, Quiet Halls, Quiet House (10%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
97% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
86% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
14% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless living with family in local area. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
48% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
140 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Technology and media center. On-line databases. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Quindecim, |
| Number of honor societies: |
1 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
80 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Goucher Christian Fellowship, Jubilate Deo (Roman Catholic), Hillel (Jewish), Revelations Gospel Choir, Sacred Ground |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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HOLA - Hispanic Organization for Learning and Awareness, UMOJA - The African Alliance, Lotus - Exploring the Asian Diaspora at Goucher, El Fusil - focuses on efforts by African American and Latino organizations that will work together |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Amnesty International, Community Auxiliary for Service (CAUSE), Commuting Students Organization (CSO), Concern for International Children, Dance Team, DDR club, Donnybrook Fair, Downhill Club, Earthworks, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Fencing Club, BGLAD - Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies for Diversity, Goucher Biology Club, Goucher Climate Action Group (GCAG), Goucher College Meditation Club, Goucher Debate, Goucher Painting Club, Goucher Pyrate Alliance, Goucher Radio, Goucher Review, Goucher Student Labor Action, Goucher Suicide Awareness & Prevention Group, Capoeria Club, Goucher Volleyball Club, Goucher Yoga Club, Green Party, Hip Hop Club, Home Town Favorites, House Council, The Inanimation Club, Jujitsu Club, Mathematics and Computer Science Club, Miniature Club/Tabletop Wargaming Club, Chemistry Club, Naturally Occurring Visceral Art (NOVA), Old Goucher Neighborhood Collaborative Club, Open Circle Theatre Company, Orchesis, Philosophy Club, Physics Club, Power Nine, Psychology Club, The Python Club, Red Hot Blue, Club Francais, Reverend's Rebels, Sociology / Anthropology Club, The Stitchables, Student Athlete Advisory Council, Student Government Association, The Gaa-Gaa's, The Hug Club, The Russian Club, The Sandlot, Ultimate Frisbee (Mortimer's Heroes), Club TV, Vagabond: Art and Literary Magazine, Women's International League of Peace and Freedom, College Democrats, College Republicans, Comics Anonymous |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Geoffrey Miller,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Sally Baum |
| School mascot: |
Gophers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Capital Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | no | |
| Men's cross-country | no | |
| Men's lacrosse | no | |
| Men's soccer | no | |
| Men's swimming | no | |
| Men's tennis | no | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's basketball | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's equestrian sports | no | |
| Women's field hockey | no | |
| Women's lacrosse | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's swimming | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
25% |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
BWI-Baltimore, MD (18 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Washington Nat'l - Washington, (60 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Baltimore, MD (7 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Baltimore, MD (11 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
53% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
33% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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College of Notre Dame of Maryland (MD);Cornell University (NY);George Mason University (VA);Georgetown University (DC);Goucher College (MD);Hollins University (VA);Johns Hopkins University (MD);Northwestern University (IL);Temple University (PA);Towson University (MD);University of Pennsylvania (PA) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
90% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Americorp, Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Schools, Goucher College, Johns Hopkins University, Lockheed Martin, Office of Senators/Representatives, Pierce Promotions and Event Management, University of Maryland |
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