Colleges in Maryland

Maryland is home to 60 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

60 total in Maryland

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD
NCAA D1
Admit
45% admit
Tuition
$36,681
ACT
ACT 32–35

University of Maryland-College Park is a public 4-year institution in College Park, MD. Enrollment: ~30,760 students. Admissions are accessible (45% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $36,681/year.

Towson University

Towson, MD
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$22,152
ACT
ACT 19–27

Towson University is a public 4-year institution in Towson, MD. Enrollment: ~16,136 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,152/year.

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$25,068
ACT
ACT 25–31

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a public 4-year institution in Baltimore, MD. Enrollment: ~10,701 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,068/year.

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$15,948
ACT
ACT 16–21

Morgan State University is a public 4-year institution in Baltimore, MD. Enrollment: ~9,019 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,948/year.

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD
NCAA D3
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$17,678
ACT
ACT 20–29

Salisbury University is a public 4-year institution in Salisbury, MD. Enrollment: ~6,057 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,678/year.

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
6% admit
Tuition
$58,720
ACT
ACT 34–36

Johns Hopkins University is a private 4-year institution in Baltimore, MD. Enrollment: ~5,693 students. Admissions are highly selective (6% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,720/year.

Bowie State University

Bowie, MD
HBCUNCAA D2
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$16,500
ACT

Bowie State University is a public 4-year institution in Bowie, MD. Enrollment: ~5,043 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,500/year.

United States Naval Academy

Annapolis, MD
NCAA D1
Admit
9% admit
Tuition
ACT
ACT 25–31

United States Naval Academy is a public 4-year institution in Annapolis, MD. Enrollment: ~4,474 students. Admissions are highly selective (9% admit rate).

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$52,129
ACT
ACT 28–32

Loyola University Maryland is a private 4-year institution in Baltimore, MD. Enrollment: ~3,869 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $52,129/year.

Stevenson University

Owings Mills, MD
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$35,504
ACT

Stevenson University is a private 4-year institution in Owings Mills, MD. Enrollment: ~3,102 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,504/year.

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$21,320
ACT

Frostburg State University is a public 4-year institution in Frostburg, MD. Enrollment: ~2,909 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,320/year.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD
HBCU
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$16,145
ACT

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public 4-year institution in Princess Anne, MD. Enrollment: ~2,391 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,145/year.

Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD
HBCUNCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
46% admit
Tuition
$11,266
ACT

Coppin State University is a public 4-year institution in Baltimore, MD. Enrollment: ~1,844 students. Admissions are accessible (46% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,266/year.

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
74% admit
Tuition
$43,250
ACT
ACT 19–27

Mount St. Mary's University is a private 4-year institution in Emmitsburg, MD. Enrollment: ~1,768 students. Admissions are accessible (74% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $43,250/year.

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$46,336
ACT

McDaniel College is a private 4-year institution in Westminster, MD. Enrollment: ~1,617 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $46,336/year.

St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD
Admit
69% admit
Tuition
$28,192
ACT
ACT 26–31

St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public 4-year institution in St. Mary's City, MD. Enrollment: ~1,603 students. Admissions are accessible (69% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,192/year.

Hood College

Frederick, MD
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$42,510
ACT

Hood College is a private 4-year institution in Frederick, MD. Enrollment: ~1,194 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $42,510/year.

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, MD
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$50,160
ACT
ACT 25–33

Maryland Institute College of Art is a private 4-year institution in Baltimore, MD. Enrollment: ~1,189 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $50,160/year.

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$20,340
ACT

University of Baltimore is a public 4-year institution in Baltimore, MD. Enrollment: ~1,133 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,340/year.

Goucher College

Baltimore, MD
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$48,100
ACT
ACT 27–30

Goucher College is a private 4-year institution in Baltimore, MD. Enrollment: ~964 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $48,100/year.

Washington College

Chestertown, MD
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
57% admit
Tuition
$48,678
ACT
ACT 27–31

Washington College is a private 4-year institution in Chestertown, MD. Enrollment: ~891 students. Admissions are accessible (57% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $48,678/year.

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, MD
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$38,296
ACT

Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private 4-year institution in Baltimore, MD. Enrollment: ~709 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,296/year.

St. John's College

Annapolis, MD
Admit
55% admit
Tuition
$35,000
ACT
ACT 27–32

St. John's College is a private 4-year institution in Annapolis, MD. Enrollment: ~471 students. Admissions are accessible (55% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,000/year.

Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD
Admit
46% admit
Tuition
$23,400
ACT

Washington Adventist University is a private 4-year institution in Takoma Park, MD. Enrollment: ~452 students. Admissions are accessible (46% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,400/year.

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