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:
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
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
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
4,102 students
1,128 students
# Part-Time Students
18,490 students
4,482 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
225 students
319 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,102 students
1,128 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18,490 students
4,482 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
39%
30%
% White
35%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
7%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,500
$36,700
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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,718
$7,892
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
72%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,835
$5,500
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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