Community College of Baltimore County

7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Community College of Baltimore County serves 22,592 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 22,592 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,650
  • Out-state tuition: $9,718
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • 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 1,829 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Community College of Baltimore County
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1957
Total Faculty
1,829 staff
446 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Community College of Baltimore County has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Community College of Baltimore County diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
22,592 students
5,610 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,102 students
1,128 students
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# Part-Time Students
18,490 students
4,482 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Community College of Baltimore County.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Maryland.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
225 students
319 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,102 students
1,128 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18,490 students
4,482 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
6%
7%
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% Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Community College of Baltimore County and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
39%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Community College of Baltimore County and the percentage of Black community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
35%
37%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
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% Non Resident races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Community College of Baltimore County and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Community College of Baltimore County.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
Diversity Score
0.71
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Community College of Baltimore County and the community college average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1619%
0.2841%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Community College of Baltimore County and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Maryland by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,500
$36,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Community College of Baltimore County and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Maryland by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,718
$7,892
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Community College of Baltimore County and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Maryland by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
72%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Community College of Baltimore County and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Community College of Baltimore County and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,835
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Community College of Baltimore County and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (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 Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 22,592 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,650
  • Out-state tuition: $9,718
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

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.

Maryland community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Maryland is Howard Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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