Best Colleges in Maryland

36
Universities
18
Community Colleges
54
Total Institutions

Explore 54 colleges and universities in Maryland, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
A

United States Naval Academy

Annapolis, MD • 4,465 students
Public
92%
Grad Rate
#2
A

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • 30,362 students
Private Non-Profit
95%
Grad Rate
#3
B+

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD • 40,813 students
Public
89%
Grad Rate
$16k
Net Price
#4
B

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD • 14,148 students
Public
71%
Grad Rate
$18k
Net Price
#5
B

Towson University

Towson, MD • 19,527 students
Public
68%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
7%
Off-Campus
#6
B

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD • 7,030 students
Public
67%
Grad Rate
$18k
Net Price
#7
B

Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College

Baltimore, MD • 191 students
Private Non-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#8
B

Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD • 2,101 students
Public
26%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
#9
B

St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD • 1,587 students
Public
68%
Grad Rate
$21k
Net Price
#10
C+

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD • 5,107 students
Private Non-Profit
80%
Grad Rate
#11
C+

St. John's College

Annapolis, MD • 578 students
Private Non-Profit
67%
Grad Rate
#12
C+

Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD • 695 students
Private Non-Profit
40%
Grad Rate
#13
C+

Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital

Silver Spring, MD • 57 students
Private Non-Profit
50%
Grad Rate
#14
C+

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, MD • 6,667 students
Public
#15
C+

Washington College

Chestertown, MD • 916 students
Private Non-Profit
74%
Grad Rate
#16
C+

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, MD • 1,861 students
Private Non-Profit
71%
Grad Rate
#17
C+

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD • 4,075 students
Public
52%
Grad Rate
$17k
Net Price
#18
C+

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD • 9,808 students
Public
42%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
7%
Off-Campus
#19
C+

Bowie State University

Bowie, MD • 6,408 students
Public
38%
Grad Rate
$16k
Net Price
#20
C+

Goucher College

Baltimore, MD • 1,500 students
Private Non-Profit
60%
Grad Rate
#21
C+

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD • 2,844 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
#22
C+

Ner Israel Rabbinical College

Baltimore, MD • 449 students
Private Non-Profit
44%
Grad Rate
#23
C

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD • 3,101 students
Public
47%
Grad Rate
$17k
Net Price
54%
Off-Campus
#24
C

Hood College

Frederick, MD • 2,078 students
Private Non-Profit
55%
Grad Rate
#25
C

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD • 2,499 students
Private Non-Profit
58%
Grad Rate
#26
C

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD • 2,882 students
Private Non-Profit
64%
Grad Rate
#27
C

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD • 60,084 students
Public
30%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
31%
Off-Campus
#28
C

Stevenson University

Owings Mills, MD • 3,507 students
Private Non-Profit
66%
Grad Rate
#29
C

Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD • 91 students
Private Non-Profit
12%
Grad Rate
#30
C

SANS Technology Institute

North Bethesda, MD • 1,771 students
Private For-Profit
#31
C

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, MD • 1,836 students
Private Non-Profit
52%
Grad Rate
#32
C

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, MD • 902 students
Private Non-Profit
47%
Grad Rate
#33
D

University System of Maryland-Research Centers

Baltimore, MD
Public
#34
D

University System of Maryland

Baltimore, MD
Public
#35
D

Maryland University of Integrative Health

Laurel, MD • 646 students
Private Non-Profit
#36
F

Strayer University-Maryland

Suitland, MD • 1,445 students
Private For-Profit
0%
Grad Rate
#1
C+

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, MD • 2,665 students
Public
45%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#2
C+

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD • 17,780 students
Public
27%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#3
C

Carroll Community College

Westminster, MD • 3,164 students
Public
47%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#4
C

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD • 6,796 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$4k
Net Price
#5
C

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD • 8,540 students
Public
26%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#6
C

Community College of Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD • 15,803 students
Public
16%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#7
C

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD • 5,433 students
Public
36%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#8
C

Harford Community College

Bel Air, MD • 5,108 students
Public
38%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#9
C

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

Columbia, MD • 1,075 students
Private For-Profit
64%
Grad Rate
#10
C

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD • 11,158 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$16k
Net Price
#11
C

Prince George's Community College

Largo, MD • 10,513 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#12
C

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, MD • 2,636 students
Public
27%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#13
C

Garrett College

McHenry, MD • 701 students
Public
32%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#14
C

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, MD • 3,939 students
Public
12%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
#15
C

Chesapeake College

Wye Mills, MD • 1,980 students
Public
21%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#16
C

Cecil College

North East, MD • 1,845 students
Public
28%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#17
C

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, MD • 4,984 students
Public
33%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#18
D

Fortis College-Landover

Landover, MD • 576 students
Private For-Profit
41%
Grad Rate

Cities with Multiple Colleges

Annapolis 2 colleges
Salisbury 2 colleges
Baltimore 17 colleges
Frederick 2 colleges
Westminster 2 colleges
Columbia 2 colleges
Laurel 2 colleges

About College Rankings in Maryland

The Repit College Score ranks 54 colleges and universities in Maryland based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (36): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (18): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in Maryland

How many colleges are in Maryland?

There are 54 accredited colleges and universities in Maryland tracked by Repit, including 36 4-year institutions and 18 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in Maryland?

Maryland has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology