Garrett College

Also known as Garrett Community College

687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD

Garrett College was founded as Garrett Community College in 1967. Located in McHenry, Maryland, the school is near the scenic Deep Creek Lake and is near several sports facilities. Garrett College provides Associate's degree programs for all interested in pursuing higher education and is one of few community colleges to offer on campus housing at one of its two dormitories.

Academics

Garrett College provides a wide variety of programs for transfer and vocational students. Transfer students to 4 year institutions from Garrett College typically outperform other students in the state of Maryland. All members of the faculty are credentialed and will meet with four year counterparts once a year to discuss educational trends.

Some programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

All students who are sixteen years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED. Interested students should fill out and submit the application and pay all necessary fees.

Garrett College offers financial aid assistance and suggests that all students fill out and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if they are eligible.

Athletics

Garrett College sports teams are known as the Lakers and the school participates in the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA).

Sports available are:

Cross Country
Basketball
Volleyball
Baseball
Softball
Golf

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,800. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $2,700-$3,300
- Out-of-State: $7,300-$8,736
Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $98-$120 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $260-$310 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	96%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	89%	$4,654
Receiving Student Loans	44%	$5,820

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Garrett College may provide services like:

Online classes
Remedial instructional courses
Counseling assistance

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Students who attend a community college will be able to choose from a variety of programs that will lead to an associate's degree or transfer to a four year institution. The following list shows graduation and transfer-out rates for Garrett College compared to community colleges in Maryland, which can be useful for determining which community college to attend.

	Garrett Community College	Garrett County	Maryland
Graduation Rate	25.8%	-	15.6%
Transfer-out Rate	11.9%	-	21.1%

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.