School Highlights
Community College of Baltimore County serves 17,573 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 17,573 students
- In-state tuition: $6,650
- Out-state tuition: $9,718
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 55%
- 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 grown by 94% over five years.
Community College of Baltimore County
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,829 staff
378 staff

Student Body
The student population of Community College of Baltimore County has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Community College of Baltimore County diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
17,573 students
3,420 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

# Full-Time Students
4,901 students
1,180 students

# Part-Time Students
12,672 students
2,240 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
104 students
249 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,901 students
1,009 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,672 students
3,001 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
232 students
% Asian
6%
7%

% Hispanic
6%
11%

% Black
32%
26%

% White
45%
44%

% Two or more races
3%
3%

% Non Resident races
6%
6%

% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.69
0.72

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
14%
27%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,500
$36,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,650 is less than the state average of $7,307. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,718 is more than the state average of $9,316. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,650
$7,307

Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,718
$9,316

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
73%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,835
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (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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