For the 2025 school year, there are 19 community colleges serving 140,460 students in Maryland (16 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Maryland is approximately $5,633 per year for in-state students and $7,892 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Carroll Community College, Cecil College, and Fortis College-Landover.
The average community college acceptance rate in Maryland is 80% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 63%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Maryland Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
1601 Washington Rd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-8000
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-8000
| 3,998 students
Fortis College-Landover
Private for-profit
4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 459-3650
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 459-3650
| 603 students
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Private for-profit
9325 Snowden River Pky
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-7100
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-7100
| 1,544 students
12401 Willowbrook Rd SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 784-5000
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 784-5000
| 3,196 students
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 462-8300
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 462-8300
| 5,467 students
7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 840-2222
Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 840-2222
| 22,592 students
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 846-2400
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 846-2400
| 7,633 students
11400 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2530
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2530
| 4,807 students
Howard Community College
Public
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(443) 518-1000
Columbia, MD 21044
(443) 518-1000
| 13,324 students
Maryland college of art and design
Private, non-profit
10500 georgia ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-4454
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-4454
| 78 students
Community Colleges in Maryland (Closed)
School
Location
Students
17 Commerce Street- Commerce Exchange
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 624-9926
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 624-9926
| 501 students
ITT Technical Institute-Owings Mills (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
11301 Red Run Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-7115
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-7115
| 555 students
18618 Crestwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-3600
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-3600
| 494 students
TESST College of Technology-Beltsville (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
4600 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 937-8448
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 937-8448
| 388 students
Overview
This State (MD)
Total Faculty
446 staff
Number of Programs Offered
22
Student Body
Total Enrollment
5,610 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,128 students
# Part-Time Students
4,482 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
319 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,128 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,482 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
7%
% Hispanic
13%
% Black
30%
% White
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
% Non Resident races
5%
% Unknown races
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,633
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,892
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Maryland?
There are 19 community colleges serving 140,460 students in Maryland.
How much do community colleges cost in Maryland?
The average tuition for community colleges in Maryland is approximately $5,633 per year for in-state students and $7,892 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Maryland?
The top-ranked community colleges in Maryland include Carroll Community College, Cecil College, and Fortis College-Landover.
What is community college acceptance rate in Maryland?
The average community college acceptance rate in Maryland is 80% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Maryland?
Community colleges in Maryland have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Maryland?
Community colleges in Maryland have approximately 63% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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