The average community college acceptance rate in Maryland is approximately 80% per year (2025).
The most selective college in Maryland is currently Cecil College, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 80%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Maryland (2025)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cecil College![Cecil College Photo - The PE Complex Cecil College Photo - The PE Complex]()

Public
Acceptance Rate: 50%
One Seahawk Drive
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-1000
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-1000
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Montgomery College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 50%
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 567-5000
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 567-5000
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
12401 Willowbrook Rd SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 784-5000
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 784-5000
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
101 College Pky
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 777-2222
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 777-2222
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Garrett College![Garrett College Photo Garrett College Photo]()

Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-3000
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-3000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maryland average community college acceptance rate?
The Maryland average community college acceptance rate is 80% for 2025.
What are the most selective community college in Maryland?
The most selective community college in Maryland include Cecil College, Montgomery College and Allegany College of Maryland.
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