Maryland Colleges, Universities And Trade Schools
- Total Colleges: 97
- Total Medical Schools: 3
- Total Colleges With Tenure: 0
- Colleges By Highest Degree Offered
- Associate's: 21
- Bachelor's Degree: 6
- Master's Degree: 20
- Doctor's Degree: 16
- Total Faculty: 81,652
- Total Full Time Faculty: 55,158
- Total Part Time Faculty: 26,494
- Total Students: 391,668
- Total Full Time Students: 212,299
- Total Part Time Students: 179,369
- Total Undergraduate Students: 319,078
- Total Graduate Students: 72,590
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The state of Maryland is home to a large number of colleges and universities for a state its size. The state is home to both public and private schools, with the University System of Maryland encompassing most of the public institutions. The state is bordered by Virginia and Washington D.C. to the south, West Virginia to the West, Pennsylvania to the north, and Delaware to the East. The largest urban center in the state is Baltimore and the state capitol is Annapolis.
The University System of Maryland is comprised of twelve institutions, which combine for nearly 170,000 enrolled students. The system was formed from the merger of the University of Maryland Colleges and the State University and College System of Maryland in 1997. It is the twelfth largest state college and university system in the United States.
Schools in the University System of Maryland include:
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (Baltimore)
- University of Maryland, College Park (College Park)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Princess Anne)
- Bowie State University (Bowie)
- Frostburg State University (Frostburg)
In addition, there are three public institutions in Maryland that are not part of the USM. Two opted out of the USM system, choosing alternate funding plans, and one is a federal academy.
Public non-USM schools:
- Morgan State University (Baltimore)
- St. Mary’s College (St. Mary’s City)
- United States Naval Academy (Annapolis)
Private institutions are typically liberal arts colleges that may or may not have been founded within the framework of a Christian denomination. Private institutions These schools typically cost more than public schools and have a lower student population and an excellent student to teacher ratio. Private liberal arts colleges tend to offer a well rounded education that prepares individuals with skills that can be useful in the workplace or in seeking graduate level educations. Additionally, such schools tend to have more opportunities in areas such as internships and study abroad programs.
Some of the better known private institutions in Maryland include:
- Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore)
- Hood College (Frederick)
- Goucher College (Baltimore)
- Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore)
- McDaniel College (Westminster)
Maryland is also home to a large number of community colleges and career schools. Community colleges offer vocational and career training as well as transfer programs to four year institutions, offering freshman and sophomore years at a lower cost. Career schools provide short term training in high demand fields, after the completion of which students will be prepared for entry level positions in their field of study.
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4-Year Colleges and Universities
The table below lists 4-year colleges and universities in Maryland, including both public and private schools.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University (BSU) Bowie, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,285 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Capitol College Laurel, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $20,972 | Under 1,000 | |
| Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,732 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Frostburg State University (FSU) Frostburg, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,128 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Goucher College Baltimore, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $36,554 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Hood College (Hood) Frederick, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $31,060 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Baltimore, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $42,280 | 20,000+ | |
| Loyola College in Maryland Baltimore, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $40,870 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary Capitol Heights, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $4,590 | Under 1,000 | |
| Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Baltimore, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $37,470 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Mcdaniel College Westminster, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $34,780 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Morgan State University (MSU) Baltimore, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,928 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Mount St Mary's University (Mount St. Mary's University) Emmitsburg, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $31,536 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| National Labor College Silver Spring, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College Baltimore, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $9,400 | Under 1,000 | |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $29,700 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Salisbury University (SU, Salisbury) Salisbury, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,332 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Sojourner - Douglass College Baltimore, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $7,920 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| St John's College Annapolis, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $43,656 | Under 1,000 | |
| St Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $14,445 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| St Mary's Seminary & University Baltimore, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Stevenson University (SU) Stevenson, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $23,636 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Tai Sophia Institute Laurel, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Towson University (TU) Towson, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,906 | 20,000+ | |
| United States Naval Academy (USNA, Navy) Annapolis, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Baltimore (UB) Baltimore, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,500 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| University of Maryland - Baltimore (UMB) Baltimore, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | - | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| University of Maryland - Baltimore County (UMBC) Baltimore, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $9,467 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| University of Maryland - College Park (UM) College Park, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $8,655 | 20,000+ | |
| University of Maryland - University College (UMUC) Adelphi, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,168 | 20,000+ | |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Princess Anne, MD Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,482 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Washington Adventist University (Columbia Union College) Takoma Park, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $20,180 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Washington Bible College - Capital Bible Seminary Lanham, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $14,220 | Under 1,000 | |
| Washington College Chestertown, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $38,542 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital Silver Spring, MD Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 |
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Community Colleges
The table below lists 2-year public colleges and community colleges in Maryland. Many of these colleges have an open policy for admitting new students.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) Cumberland, MD Public, 2-Year | $5,906 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) Arnold, MD Public, 2-Year | $6,142 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) Baltimore, MD Public, 2-Year | $3,112 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Carroll Community College Westminster, MD Public, 2-Year | $4,282 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Cecil College North East, MD Public, 2-Year | $5,710 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Chesapeake College Wye Mills, MD Public, 2-Year | $5,440 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata, MD Public, 2-Year | $5,461 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Frederick Community College (FCC) Frederick, MD Public, 2-Year | $6,542 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Garrett College (GC, Garrett Community College) McHenry, MD Public, 2-Year | $6,750 | Under 1,000 | |
| Hagerstown Community College (HCC) Hagerstown, MD Public, 2-Year | $4,204 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Harford Community College (HCC) Bel Air, MD Public, 2-Year | $4,172 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Howard Community College (Howard CC, HCC) Columbia, MD Public, 2-Year | $6,658 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Montgomery College (MC) Rockville, MD Public, 2-Year | $8,520 | 20,000+ | |
| Prince George's Community College (PGCC, PG) Largo, MD Public, 2-Year | $4,994 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Wor - Wic Community College Salisbury, MD Public, 2-Year | $5,070 | 1,000 - 4,999 |
Career Colleges
The table below lists career and trade schools in Maryland. These include both public and private institutions.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron's Academy of Beauty (Aaron's Beauty School) Waldorf, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology Gaithersburg, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| All - State Career School Baltimore, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| American Beauty Academy Wheaton, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| American Career Institute-Wheaton Wheaton, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Award Beauty School Hagerstown, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Baltimore School of Massage Linthicum, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Baltimore Studio of Hair Design Baltimore, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Blades School of Hair Design (Total Dimension, Inc.) California, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy Salisbury, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Fortis Institute - Towson (Medix School) Towson, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Frederick School of Cosmetology Frederick, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Hair Academy Inc - New Carrollton New Carrollton, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Hair Expressions Academy Rockville, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| International Beauty School Cumberland, MD Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| International Beauty School - Bel Air Bel Air, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| L'academie De Cuisine Gaithersburg, MD Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Columbia, MD Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Maryland Beauty Academy Reisterstown, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex Baltimore, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Montgomery Beauty School Silver Spring, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| North American Trade Schools Baltimore, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences Rockville, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Robert Paul Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences Timonium, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Tesst College of Technology - Baltimore Baltimore, MD Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Tesst College of Technology - Beltsville Beltsville, MD Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Tesst College of Technology - Towson Towson, MD Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| The Temple - a Paul Mitchell Partner School Frederick, MD Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 |