- With learning as its central mission, Anne Arundel Community College strives to embody the basic convictions of the American democratic ideal: that individuals be given full opportunity to discover and develop their talents, energy and interests, to pursue their unique potentials and to achieve an intellectually, culturally and economically satisfying relationship with society. Such opportunity should be easily available and readily accessible to all Anne Arundel County residents.
School Highlights
Anne Arundel Community College serves 11,481 students (26% 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 11,481 students
- In-state tuition: $7,170
- Out-state tuition: $11,700
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Anne Arundel Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 507 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
Anne Arundel Community College
(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
Total Faculty
507 staff
190 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Anne Arundel Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Anne Arundel Community College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,481 students
4,668 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,984 students
1,174 students
# Part-Time Students
8,497 students
3,494 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
642 students
305 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,984 students
991 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,497 students
3,494 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
19%
30%
% White
48%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,700
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,170 is more than the state average of $5,633. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,700 is more than the state average of $7,892. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,170
$5,633
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,700
$7,892
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
51%
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,575
$10,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
99%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Established in 1961, AACC is a fully accredited, public, two-year institution offering credit programs leading to an associate degree, certificate or a letter of recognition. Students may prepare for transfer to a four-year institution or for an immediate career. AACC also offers extensive lifelong learning opportunities and noncredit, continuing education to those seeking career training or retraining, working to boost basic skills or pursuing new areas of interest. Students enrolling in associate degree transfer or career programs, certificate career programs or participating in continuing education offerings can be assured that the college, as an accredited, public, comprehensive, open-admission institution of higher learning with affordable tuition, is, within the limits of its resources. The college is vigorously committed to fostering excellence of teaching and learning for students, faculty and staff; Offering credit programs and continuing education courses in a variety of formats responsive to a multiplicity of community needs; providing for learners at various preparation points, from pre-college to postgraduate, a range of integrated credentialing opportunities; providing appropriate services in support of academic success and student development; affording Anne Arundel County residents an opportunity to pursue higher education and lifelong learning and promoting county and state economic development by providing a variety of educational services and training programs to business and industry in both the private and not-for-profit sectors and to national, state and local government agencies. You will find new associate degree programs in information systems security, early childhood education and secondary education in chemistry, mathematics and Spanish; certificate programs in EMT-intermediate, special education support, juvenile justice and women's studies; and letters of recognition in creative writing, honors seminar and women's studies. That's just a small part of the more than 720 courses we offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Anne Arundel Community College cost?
Anne Arundel Community College's tuition is approximately $7,170 for In-State students and $11,700 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Anne Arundel Community College?
The acceptance rate of Anne Arundel Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 99%.
What is Anne Arundel Community College's ranking?
Anne Arundel Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maryland for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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