Published cost of attendance is $70,544. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $13,471, middle-income families pay around $20,403, higher-income families pay approximately $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 |
Published cost of attendance is $70,544. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $13,471, middle-income families pay around $20,403, higher-income families pay approximately $32,220. Azimuth ranks Goucher College #1032 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 27.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $39,769. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,036, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
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.
