- BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BCCC) provides outstanding educational, cultural, and social experiences to the citizens of Baltimore, the state of Maryland, and surrounding areas. The College's accessible, affordable, comprehensive programs include college transfer and career preparation, technical training, and life skills training.
School Highlights
Baltimore City Community College serves 4,375 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,375 students
- In-state tuition: $2,462
- Out-state tuition: $5,750
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Baltimore City Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 180 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
Baltimore City Community College
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1947
Total Faculty
180 staff
190 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Baltimore City Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Baltimore City Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has declined by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,375 students
4,668 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
840 students
1,174 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
3,535 students
3,494 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,375 students
3,337 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
840 students
991 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,535 students
3,535 students
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
66%
30%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
7%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
14%
5%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
10%
29%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$36,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,462 is less than the state average of $5,633. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,750 is less than the state average of $7,892. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,462
$5,633
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,750
$7,892
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
73%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- BCCC is both an old and a young institution. The College dates its origins to Baltimore Junior College, founded as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools in 1947 to provide post-high school education for returning World War II veterans. In 1967, the College was renamed Community College of Baltimore and restructured as a department of the City of Baltimore. In the 1980s City and State leaders recognized that shrinking City resources made it difficult for the City to operate a quality institution of higher education. On July 1, 1990, the Maryland General Assembly created a new institution, New Community College of Baltimore, funded by the State of Maryland. The College was granted permanent status in 1992 and renamed Baltimore City Community College. Academics at BCCC comprises a variety of student-centered learning options that meet the diverse needs of the community. Your academic and career success is a primary objective of everyone here. BCCC offers 30 Associate degree and 27 Certificate programs in technology, business, engineering, health care, hospitality, teacher education and other fields, enabling you to transfer to a four-year college or university, or get retraining at work. With three campuses and over 80 satellite locations across the city conveniently situated to serve you, in addition to our recognized distance learning program, BCCC is your place for education -- when and where you need it. The Liberty Campus in Northwest Baltimore, the Harbor Campus in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Reisterstown Plaza Center, and more than 80 off-campus learning sites at churches, community centers, schools, and businesses. As an open admissions institution and the only community college in Baltimore City, BCCC enrolls more city residents as undergraduates than any other college or university in the state. The institution is also the city's largest provider of developmental, literacy, and adult basic education services, with the goal of preparing incoming students to succeed at the college level. In recent academic years, the majority of students entering BCCC has needed at least some developmental courses. The College provides a variety of student services that meet the learning needs and support for an increasingly diverse student population. BCCC, a dynamic higher education institution, is responsive to the changing needs of its stakeholders: individuals, businesses, government, and educational institutions of the community at large.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Baltimore City Community College cost?
Baltimore City Community College's tuition is approximately $2,462 for In-State students and $5,750 for Out-State students.
What is Baltimore City Community College's ranking?
Baltimore City Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maryland for: Least expensive tuition.
In what neighborhood is Baltimore City Community College located?
Baltimore City Community College is located in the Burleith Leighton neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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