Garrett College

687 Mosser Road
Mc Henry, MD 21541

Tel: (301) 387-3000

Garrett College is Maryland`s most exciting two year college, offering unique programs and residence halls; all in a safe, supportive environment at an affordable cost. Our campus is nestled on 62 acres of scenic Western Maryland, where our mountains, forests, lakes and whitewater rivers become more than attractions, they become classrooms.

School Highlights

Garrett College serves 675 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Garrett College is the only community colleges within Garrett County, MD.
The nearest community college to Garrett College is Potomac State College of West Virginia University (21.0 miles away).

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	Garrett College	(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	100 staff	164 staff

The student population of Garrett College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Garrett College diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 316% over five years.

Total Enrollment	675 students	4,515 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	7:1	25:1

# Full-Time Students	473 students	1,174 students

# Part-Time Students	202 students	3,341 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	-	236

% Asian	-	6%

% Hispanic	-	7%

% Black	-	27%

% White	-	52%

% Two or more races	-	2%

% Non Resident races	-	4%

Diversity Score	1.00	0.65

College Completion Rate	23%	21%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,300	$37,700

The public in-state tuition of $7,760 is more than the state average of $7,453. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,960 is less than the state average of $9,350. The out-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$7,760	$7,453

Out-State Tuition Fees	$8,960	$9,350

Tuition Notes	In-state full-time
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%	75%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,000	$9,600

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

Acceptance Rate	100%	-%

Total Sports Offered	8 sports
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling,

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Garrett College has an open enrollment policy; this means that everyone who applies to Garrett is given the opportunity to obtain a higher education. Garrett College's scenic location offers outdoor adventure from mild to wild. Our area offers lakes, waterfalls, and thousands of acres of state parks, in addition to a popular ski resort and the world's only mountaintop white-water course. Garrett offers approximately 40 associate degrees and certificates. Our classes are taught by credentialed faculty members who bring energy and expertise to the classroom. Our low student-faculty ratio gives Garrett students the individual attention they deserve. With student organizations and a slate of on-campus events, our students have a wide range of activities from which to choose. Garrett College holds the distinction of being one of only a few two-year colleges in the U.S. with residential halls. Students stay involved in campus life through activities sponsored by the Student Government Association. Garrett offers seven athletic programs: men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, cross-country and golf. GC students take advantage of the area's ski resort and lake through skiing, kayaking, snowboarding, rock climbing, and boating.

Profile last updated: 08/20/2020

The nearest community college to Garrett College is Potomac State College of West Virginia University (21.0 miles away).