Goucher College's published cost of attendance is $70,544. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,471, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $18,066, middle-income families pay about $20,403, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $24,781, and higher-income families pay around $32,220.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $70,544 |
| Tuition and Fees | $53,350 |
| Room and Board | $17,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$48,074 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,470 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,471 |
| $30–48k | $18,066 |
| $48–75k | $20,403 |
| $75–110k | $24,781 |
| $110k+ | $32,220 |
Goucher College's published cost of attendance is $70,544. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,471, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $18,066, middle-income families pay about $20,403, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $24,781, and higher-income families pay around $32,220. Azimuth ranks Goucher College #1032 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Goucher College meets demonstrated financial need through need-based aid, with no merit component. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The aid structure combines grants, loans, and work-study; the proportion of each varies by family circumstances and the institution's aid policies. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $39,769; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,036, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Goucher College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,036, placing Goucher College in the 31.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,118 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Goucher College in the 16.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Goucher College #1259 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect a solid long-term financial payoff for students completing a degree at this liberal arts college. The earnings pattern centers on Psychology, which anchors the institution's economic profile. Psychology, General is the largest program with 46 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $44,901, performing at 0.9× the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. The Business Administration program graduates 25 students with median 4-year earnings of $65,402, at 1.0× the benchmark. Communication and Media Studies and Economics round out the top programs, with 16 and 16 graduates respectively earning $52,752 and $51,727 four years after enrollment. This program mix reflects Goucher's strength in social sciences and humanities fields, where graduates build careers in counseling, education, nonprofit leadership, and related sectors that support stable mid-career earnings growth.
