Maryland community colleges have an average diversity score of 0.75 (2025-26).
The most diverse college is Howard Community College, with a diversity score of 0.80.
Diversity Score Range: 0.38
0.8
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.58
Diversity in Maryland Community Colleges (2025-26)
College
Diversity Score
Location
Rank: #11.
Howard Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.80
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(443) 518-1000
Columbia, MD 21044
(443) 518-1000
Rank: #22.
Montgomery College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.79
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 567-5000
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 567-5000
Rank: #33.
Diversity Score: 0.71
7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 840-2222
Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 840-2222
Rank: #44.
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.69
9325 Snowden River Pky
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-7100
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-7100
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Diversity Score: 0.68
101 College Pky
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 777-2222
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 777-2222
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Diversity Score: 0.68
8730 Mitchell Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-2251
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-2251
Rank: #77.
Diversity Score: 0.63
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 846-2400
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 846-2400
Rank: #88.
Diversity Score: 0.60
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 334-2800
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 334-2800
Rank: #99.
Diversity Score: 0.57
301 Largo Rd
Largo, MD 20774
(301) 546-7422
Largo, MD 20774
(301) 546-7422
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Diversity Score: 0.55
401 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(443) 412-2000
Bel Air, MD 21015
(443) 412-2000
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Diversity Score: 0.55
11400 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2530
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2530
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Diversity Score: 0.50
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 462-8300
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 462-8300
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Fortis College-Landover
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.50
4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 459-3650
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 459-3650
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Chesapeake College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.50
1000 College Circle
Wye Mills, MD 21679
(410) 822-5400
Wye Mills, MD 21679
(410) 822-5400
Rank: #1515.
Cecil College![Cecil College Photo - The PE Complex Cecil College Photo - The PE Complex]()

Public
Diversity Score: 0.45
One Seahawk Drive
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-1000
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-1000
Rank: #1616.
Diversity Score: 0.41
1601 Washington Rd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-8000
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-8000
Rank: #1717.
Garrett College![Garrett College Photo Garrett College Photo]()

Public
Diversity Score: 0.40
687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-3000
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-3000
Rank: #1818.
Diversity Score: 0.38
12401 Willowbrook Rd SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 784-5000
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 784-5000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maryland average community college diversity score?
The Maryland average community college diversity score is 0.75 for 2025-26.
What are the most diverse community college in Maryland?
The most diverse community college in Maryland include Howard Community College, Montgomery College and Community College of Baltimore County.
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