Cecil College Photo - The Milburn Stone Theatre located on the North East Campus.

Best Maryland Community Colleges (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Carroll Community College
Public
1601 Washington Rd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-8000
Enrollment: 3,998 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $5,002 Out-state tuition: $6,989 Minority enrollment: 24%
Cecil College
Cecil College Photo - The PE Complex
Public
One Seahawk Drive
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-1000
Enrollment: 2,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 50% In-state tuition: $4,459 Out-state tuition: $6,500 Minority enrollment: 27%
Fortis College-Landover
Private for-profit
4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 459-3650
Enrollment: 603 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Private for-profit
9325 Snowden River Pky
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-7100
Enrollment: 1,544 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Montgomery College
Public
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 567-5000
Enrollment: 24,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 50% In-state tuition: $8,910 Out-state tuition: $12,078 Minority enrollment: 78%
Allegany College of Maryland
Public
12401 Willowbrook Rd SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 784-5000
Enrollment: 3,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $6,420 Out-state tuition: $7,650 Minority enrollment: 22%
Anne Arundel Community College
Public
101 College Pky
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 777-2222
Enrollment: 15,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $7,170 Out-state tuition: $11,700 Minority enrollment: 49%
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 462-8300
Enrollment: 5,467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $2,462 Out-state tuition: $5,750 Minority enrollment: 96%
Chesapeake College
Public
1000 College Circle
Wye Mills, MD 21679
(410) 822-5400
Enrollment: 2,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 In-state tuition: $5,120 Out-state tuition: $6,968 Minority enrollment: 31%
College of Southern Maryland
Public
8730 Mitchell Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-2251
Enrollment: 7,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $5,845 Out-state tuition: $7,557 Minority enrollment: 54%
7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 840-2222
Enrollment: 22,592 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $6,650 Out-state tuition: $9,718 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frederick Community College
Public
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 846-2400
Enrollment: 7,633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $6,415 Out-state tuition: $8,479 Minority enrollment: 44%
Garrett College
Garrett College Photo
Public
687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-3000
Enrollment: 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $7,872 Out-state tuition: $9,408 Minority enrollment: 24%
Hagerstown Community College
Public
11400 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2530
Enrollment: 4,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $4,200 Out-state tuition: $7,560 Minority enrollment: 35%
Harford Community College
Public
401 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(443) 412-2000
Enrollment: 6,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $5,083 Out-state tuition: $7,171 Minority enrollment: 36%
Howard Community College
Public
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(443) 518-1000
Enrollment: 13,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $3,280 Out-state tuition: $3,988 Minority enrollment: 74%
Maryland college of art and design
Private, non-profit
10500 georgia ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-4454
Enrollment: 78 students
301 Largo Rd
Largo, MD 20774
(301) 546-7422
Enrollment: 14,835 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $5,570 Out-state tuition: $7,850 Minority enrollment: 96%
Wor-Wic Community College
Public
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 334-2800
Enrollment: 3,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $5,664 Out-state tuition: $6,912 Minority enrollment: 43%
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Maryland

Community Colleges in Maryland (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
17 Commerce Street- Commerce Exchange
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 624-9926
Enrollment: 501 students In-state tuition: $27,390 Out-state tuition: $27,390
11301 Red Run Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-7115
Enrollment: 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 99% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 70%
18618 Crestwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-3600
Enrollment: 494 students In-state tuition: $14,011 Out-state tuition: $14,011 Minority enrollment: 40%
4600 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 937-8448
Enrollment: 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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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