Best Maryland Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 community colleges serving 110,097 students in Maryland (18 public colleges and 2 private colleges).
For Maryland community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,307 per year for in-state students and $9,316 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Carroll Community College, Montgomery College and Howard Community College.
Maryland community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 56% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(MD) School Average
Asian
7%
Hispanic
11%
Black
26%
White
44%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
6%
Unknown
3%
MD All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Maryland Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Carroll Community College
Public
1601 Washington Rd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-8000
| 3,060 students
Hagerstown Community College
Public
11400 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2530
| 3,433 students
Howard Community College
Public
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(443) 518-1000
| 9,566 students
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Private for-profit
9325 Snowden River Pky
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-7100
| 870 students
Montgomery College
Public
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 567-5000
| 20,037 students
301 Largo Rd
Largo, MD 20774
(301) 546-7422
| 11,357 students
18618 Crestwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-3600
| 494 students
Allegany College of Maryland
Public
12401 Willowbrook Rd SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 784-5000
| 2,523 students
Anne Arundel Community College
Public
101 College Pky
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 777-2222
| 11,948 students
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 462-8300
| 4,181 students
17 Commerce Street- Commerce Exchange
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 624-9926
| 501 students
Cecil College
Cecil College Photo - The PE Complex
Public
One Seahawk Drive
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-1006
| 2,090 students
Chesapeake College
Public
1000 College Circle
Wye Mills, MD 21679
(410) 822-5400
| 1,904 students
College of Southern Maryland
Public
8730 Mitchell Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-2251
| 6,164 students
7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 840-2222
| 17,573 students
Frederick Community College
Public
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 846-2400
| 5,756 students
Garrett College
Garrett College Photo
Public
687 Mosser Road
Mc Henry, MD 21541
(301) 387-3000
| 601 students
Harford Community College
Public
401 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(443) 412-2000
| 5,256 students
Maryland college of art and design
Private, non-profit
10500 georgia ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-4454
| 78 students
Wor-Wic Community College
Public
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 334-2800
| 2,705 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Maryland

Community Colleges in Maryland (Closed)

School
Location
Students
11301 Red Run Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-7115
| 555 students
4600 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 937-8448
| 388 students
testschool 225 (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
14281 Ridenour Rd
Smithsburg, MD 21783
(888) 760-9998
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Maryland?
There are 20 community colleges serving 110,097 students in Maryland.
How much do community colleges cost in Maryland?
For Maryland community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,307 per year for in-state students and $9,316 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Maryland?
The best top ranked community colleges in Maryland include Carroll Community College, Montgomery College and Howard Community College.
What is community college diversity score in Maryland?
Maryland community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Maryland?
Maryland community college are approximately 56% minority students (majority Black).

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