Community College of Baltimore County

7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Community College of Baltimore County serves 16,451 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is same as the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 16,451 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,650
  • Out-state tuition: $9,718
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Community College of Baltimore County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 704 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Community College of Baltimore County
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1957
Total Faculty
704 staff
190 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
9

Student Body

The student population of Community College of Baltimore County has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Community College of Baltimore County diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,451 students
4,668 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
4,144 students
1,174 students
# Part-Time Students
12,307 students
3,494 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
953 students
305 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,144 students
991 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,307 students
3,494 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
39%
30%
% White
33%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
8%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,500
$36,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,650 is more than the state average of $5,633. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,718 is more than the state average of $7,892. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,650
$5,633
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,718
$7,892
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,835
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Community College of Baltimore County cost?
Community College of Baltimore County's tuition is approximately $6,650 for In-State students and $9,718 for Out-State students.
What is Community College of Baltimore County's ranking?
Community College of Baltimore County ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maryland for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 16,451 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,650
  • Out-state tuition: $9,718
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Maryland public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,633 per year for in-state students and $7,892 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Maryland is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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