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Best Colleges in Maryland

All 49 colleges in Maryland, ranked by overall quality and led by Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland-College Park and Loyola University Maryland. 30 public, 19 private. median out-of-state tuition $19,124. lowest in-state tuition $3,314 at Baltimore City Community College. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Maryland?

Based on our overall rankings, Johns Hopkins University is the top-ranked college in Maryland. Other strong choices include University of Maryland-College Park, Loyola University Maryland, University of Maryland-Baltimore County.

How many colleges are in Maryland?

We track 49 four-year colleges in Maryland, including 30 public institutions and 19 private ones.

How much does college cost in Maryland?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Maryland is approximately $19,124 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Maryland?

The best public colleges in Maryland include University of Maryland-College Park, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Towson University. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Maryland?

The best private colleges in Maryland include Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University Maryland, Washington College. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Maryland rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

By major in Maryland

  1. 1. Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, MD · 6.4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $65,230 tuition · 94% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Maryland-College Park — College Park, MD · 44.8% acceptance · SAT 1,473 · $41,186 tuition · 89% grad rate
  3. 3. Loyola University Maryland — Baltimore, MD · 75.5% acceptance · SAT 1,290 · $57,150 tuition · 79% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Maryland-Baltimore County — Baltimore, MD · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,323 · $31,275 tuition · 70% grad rate
  5. 5. Washington College — Chestertown, MD · 56.9% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $55,326 tuition · 65% grad rate
  6. 6. Towson University — Towson, MD · 82% acceptance · SAT 1,095 · $29,820 tuition · 69% grad rate
  7. 7. Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College — Baltimore, MD · 98% acceptance · $9,780 tuition · 100% grad rate
  8. 8. St. Mary's College of Maryland — St. Mary's City, MD · 68.6% acceptance · SAT 1,261 · $31,374 tuition · 70% grad rate
  9. 9. Capitol Technology University — Laurel, MD · 74.4% acceptance · $27,592 tuition · 43% grad rate
  10. 10. Stevenson University — Owings Mills, MD · 78.9% acceptance · $40,560 tuition · 68% grad rate
  11. 11. Salisbury University — Salisbury, MD · 87.5% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $22,174 tuition · 68% grad rate
  12. 12. United States Naval Academy — Annapolis, MD · 9.3% acceptance · SAT 1,307 · 93% grad rate
  13. 13. McDaniel College — Westminster, MD · 77.9% acceptance · $52,081 tuition · 63% grad rate
  14. 14. Mount St. Mary's University — Emmitsburg, MD · 73.8% acceptance · SAT 1,176 · $48,630 tuition · 65% grad rate
  15. 15. St. John's College — Annapolis, MD · 55.2% acceptance · SAT 1,372 · $40,684 tuition · 71% grad rate
  16. 16. Maryland Institute College of Art — Baltimore, MD · 76.8% acceptance · SAT 1,258 · $56,800 tuition · 72% grad rate
  17. 17. Notre Dame of Maryland University — Baltimore, MD · 82.2% acceptance · $43,360 tuition · 50% grad rate
  18. 18. Goucher College — Baltimore, MD · 77.7% acceptance · SAT 1,248 · $53,350 tuition · 57% grad rate
  19. 19. Hood College — Frederick, MD · 77.8% acceptance · $47,700 tuition · 57% grad rate
  20. 20. Ner Israel Rabbinical College — Baltimore, MD · 65.7% acceptance · $10,600 tuition · 35% grad rate
  21. 21. Frostburg State University — Frostburg, MD · 89.2% acceptance · $25,814 tuition · 50% grad rate
  22. 22. University of Baltimore — Baltimore, MD · 78.7% acceptance · SAT 940 · $23,984 tuition · 38% grad rate
  23. 23. Washington Adventist University — Takoma Park, MD · 46.2% acceptance · SAT 980 · $26,604 tuition · 29% grad rate
  24. 24. Morgan State University — Baltimore, MD · 82.2% acceptance · SAT 971 · $19,124 tuition · 41% grad rate
  25. 25. Bowie State University — Bowie, MD · 72.4% acceptance · $19,938 tuition · 38% grad rate
  26. 26. University of Maryland Global Campus — Adelphi, MD · $12,336 tuition · 33% grad rate
  27. 27. Carroll Community College — Westminster, MD · $10,158 tuition · 39% grad rate
  28. 28. Strayer University-Maryland — Suitland, MD · $13,920 tuition · 29% grad rate
  29. 29. Montgomery College — Rockville, MD · $14,250 tuition · 32% grad rate
  30. 30. Harford Community College — Bel Air, MD · $8,832 tuition · 39% grad rate
  31. 31. Frederick Community College — Frederick, MD · $10,042 tuition · 37% grad rate
  32. 32. University of Maryland Eastern Shore — Princess Anne, MD · 96.4% acceptance · $20,122 tuition · 35% grad rate
  33. 33. Hagerstown Community College — Hagerstown, MD · $8,190 tuition · 39% grad rate
  34. 34. Allegany College of Maryland — Cumberland, MD · $12,618 tuition · 40% grad rate
  35. 35. College of Southern Maryland — La Plata, MD · $10,050 tuition · 33% grad rate
  36. 36. Howard Community College — Columbia, MD · $9,624 tuition · 24% grad rate
  37. 37. Anne Arundel Community College — Arnold, MD · $11,522 tuition · 31% grad rate
  38. 38. Cecil College — North East, MD · $10,830 tuition · 37% grad rate
  39. 39. Coppin State University — Baltimore, MD · 45.8% acceptance · SAT 975 · $14,024 tuition · 26% grad rate
  40. 40. Prince George's Community College — Largo, MD · $8,762 tuition · 18% grad rate
  41. 41. Wor-Wic Community College — Salisbury, MD · $8,400 tuition · 27% grad rate
  42. 42. Chesapeake College — Wye Mills, MD · $8,768 tuition · 27% grad rate
  43. 43. University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
  44. 44. Garrett College — McHenry, MD · $12,040 tuition · 34% grad rate
  45. 45. Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore — Baltimore, MD · 100% acceptance · $13,100 tuition · 21% grad rate
  46. 46. Community College of Baltimore County — Baltimore, MD · $11,010 tuition · 19% grad rate
  47. 47. Baltimore City Community College — Baltimore, MD · $7,394 tuition · 17% grad rate
  48. 48. Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital — Silver Spring, MD · $11,500 tuition
  49. 49. Maryland University of Integrative Health — Laurel, MD

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