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Study at Goucher College
Established in 1885, Goucher College is a coeducational liberal arts institute. It was initially founded as a women’s college, and was known as The Woman's College of Baltimore. Methodist ministers John B. Van Meter and Dr. John Goucher had set up the institute, and in 1910, it was renamed in their honor. The college sits on a sprawling 287 acre campus in Towson, Maryland, USA. Goucher College's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students on an annual basis. Goucher College offers more than 30 majors and several interdisciplinary programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of art & art history, biology, chemistry, cognitive studies, communication & media studies, computer science & mathematics, music, peace studies, theatre, women's studies, and world literatures in translation, among others. The sports teams of Goucher College are known as the Gophers. The athletics department fields men’s and women’s teams in basketball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, equestrian, and volleyball. Goucher can be found in Baltimore, MD (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Goucher. Course TopicsThe most common majors at the school are in art studies, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts. Goucher SelectivityGoucher does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 510 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower. FacultyClasses at Goucher are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Goucher are well-paid. Student EnrollmentIn 2007, 2,360 students were enrolled in the school. Student LifeFull-time students are the norm at Goucher. The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Goucher. The school offers students meal plans. Goucher student athletes compete in Capital Athletic Conference competitions. Goucher Programs and Degrees
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