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Garrett College

  • 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 755 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,872
  • Out-state tuition: $9,408
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Garrett College
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
75 staff
378 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Garrett College and community college average number of faculty in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Number of Programs Offered
36
22

Student Body

The student population of Garrett College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Garrett College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has declined by 60% over five years.
Total Enrollment
755 students
3,998 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Garrett College and community college average number of enrollment of Maryland by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Garrett College and community college average student staff ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
329 students
985 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Garrett College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Maryland by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
426 students
3,409 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Garrett College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Maryland by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Garrett College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Maryland.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
755 students
243 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
329 students
985 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Garrett College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Maryland by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
426 students
4,482 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the dormitory capacity of Garrett College and the community college average dormitory capacity of Maryland by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Garrett College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Garrett College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garrett College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
8%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garrett College and the percentage of Black community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
76%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garrett College and the percentage of White community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
10%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Garrett College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Garrett College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garrett College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
Diversity Score
0.40
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Garrett College and the community college average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3249%
0.2841%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Garrett College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Maryland by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,300
$36,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Garrett College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Maryland by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $7,872 is more than the state average of $7,307. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,408 is more than the state average of $9,316. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,872
$7,307
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Garrett College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Maryland by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,408
$9,316
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Garrett College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Maryland by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Tuition represents full time at 12 credits for two semesters, In county tuition would be 3408
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
72%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Garrett College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,885
$10,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Garrett College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Garrett College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Garrett College and the community college average percent admitted of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • 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, and wrestling. GC students take advantage of the area's ski resort and lake through skiing, kayaking, snowboarding, rock climbing, and boating.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Garrett College cost?
Garrett College's tuition is approximately $7,872 for In-State students and $9,408 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Garrett College?
The acceptance rate of Garrett College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What sports does Garrett College offer?
Garrett College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,872
  • Out-state tuition: $9,408
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Verified school update

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