Community College of Baltimore County

7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Community College of Baltimore County serves 16,451 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is same as the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 16,451 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,650
  • Out-state tuition: $9,718
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Community College of Baltimore County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 704 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Community College of Baltimore County
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1957
Total Faculty
704 staff
190 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Student Body

The student population of Community College of Baltimore County has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Community College of Baltimore County diversity score of 0.72 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,451 students
4,668 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
4,144 students
1,174 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
12,307 students
3,494 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
16,451 students
3,337 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,144 students
991 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,307 students
3,535 students
% Asian
7%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
8%
14%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
39%
30%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
33%
37%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
8%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
29%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,761
$48,096

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $6,650 is more than the state average of $5,633. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,718 is more than the state average of $7,892. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,650
$5,633
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,718
$7,892
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
73%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,250

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,835
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Community College of Baltimore County cost?
Community College of Baltimore County's tuition is approximately $6,650 for In-State students and $9,718 for Out-State students.
What is Community College of Baltimore County's ranking?
Community College of Baltimore County ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maryland for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 16,451 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,650
  • Out-state tuition: $9,718
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Maryland public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,633 per year for in-state students and $7,892 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maryland community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Maryland is Howard Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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