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Garrett College

687 Mosser Road, McHenry MD, 21541

Tel: (301)387-3000

Public | 860 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Garrett College serves 860 students (77% of students are full-time).
The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body.
Garrett College is the only community colleges within Garrett County, MD.

The nearest community college is Potomac State College of West Virginia University (20.9 miles away).

School Overview:	Garrett College	Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included)	47 staff	63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment	860 students	1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio	1:18	1:21
# Full-Time Students	665 students	1,262 students
# Part-Time Students	195 students	1,508 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%
% Asian	1%	2%
% Hawaiian	-	1%
% Hispanic	1%	6%
% Black	14%	15%
% White	84%	62%
% Two or more races	-	2%

Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$6,638	$4,485

Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$7,730	$8,679

Tuition	$7,080
Tuition Notes	In-state full-time

School Notes:

Garrett College has an open enrollment policy; this means that everyone who applies to Garrett is given the opportunity to obtain a higher education.
Garrett College's scenic location offers outdoor adventure from mild to wild. Our area offers lakes, waterfalls, and thousands of acres of state parks, in addition to a popular ski resort and the world's only mountaintop white-water course.
Garrett offers more than 40 associate degrees and certificates. Our classes are taught by credentialed faculty members who bring energy and expertise to the classroom. Our low student-faculty ratio gives Garrett students the individual attention they deserve.
With 15 student organizations and a slate of on-campus events, our students have a wide range of activities from which to choose.
Garrett College holds the distinction of being one of only a few two-year colleges in the U.S. with residential halls. Students stay involved in campus life through activities sponsored by Inter-Hall Council, the college's residential life student organization.
Garrett offers six athletic programs: men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and golf. GC students take advantage of the area's ski resort and lake through skiing, kayaking, snowboarding, rock climbing, and boating.
Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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Nearby Schools:

Garrett College
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