Garrett College

687 Mosser Road
Mc Henry, MD 21541-0000

Tel: 3013873000

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 713 students (81% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Garrett College is the only community colleges within Garrett County, MD.
The nearest community college is Potomac State College of West Virginia University (20.80 miles away).

	Garrett College	(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	39 staff	164 staff

The student population of 713 has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 26% over five years.

Total Enrollment	713 students	4,693 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	18:1	24:1

# Full-Time Students	577 students	1,352 students

# Part-Time Students	136 students	3,341 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	-	236

% Asian	-	6%

% Hispanic	2%	7%

% Black	8%	27%

% White	86%	52%

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Non Resident races	1%	4%

% Unknown races	1%	2%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.25	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 $6,280. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,960 is more than the state average of $8,289. The out-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$7,760	$6,280

Out-State Tuition Fees	$8,960	$8,289

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	97%	71%

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

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

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 six athletic programs: men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and golf. GC students take advantage of the area's ski resort and lake through skiing, kayaking, snowboarding, rock climbing, and boating.