Lens covers 20 four-year colleges in Maryland, 11 public and 9 private. They range from Washington College (891 undergraduates) to University of Maryland–College Park (30,760). Acceptance rates run from 6% to 96%, and 16 of the 20 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 20 four-year colleges in Maryland
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | Bowie | 5,043 | 72% | $9,218 in-state · $19,938 out-of-state |
| Coppin State University | Baltimore | 1,844 | 46% | $7,100 in-state · $14,024 out-of-state |
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg | 2,909 | 89% | $10,220 in-state · $25,814 out-of-state |
| Goucher College | Baltimore | 964 | 78% | $53,350 |
| Hood College | Frederick | 1,194 | 78% | $47,700 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore | 5,693 | 6% | $65,230 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore | 3,869 | 75% | $57,150 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore | 1,189 | 77% | $56,800 |
| McDaniel College | Westminster | 1,617 | 78% | $52,081 |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore | 9,019 | 82% | $8,229 in-state · $19,124 out-of-state |
| Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg | 1,768 | 74% | $48,630 |
| Salisbury University | Salisbury | 6,057 | 87% | $11,084 in-state · $22,174 out-of-state |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | St. Mary's City | 1,603 | 69% | $15,298 in-state · $31,374 out-of-state |
| Stevenson University | Owings Mills | 3,102 | 79% | $40,560 |
| Towson University | Towson | 16,136 | 82% | $11,728 in-state · $29,820 out-of-state |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis | 4,474 | 9% | – |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne | 2,391 | 96% | $9,076 in-state · $20,122 out-of-state |
| University of Maryland–Baltimore County | Baltimore | 10,701 | 72% | $13,256 in-state · $31,275 out-of-state |
| University of Maryland–College Park | College Park | 30,760 | 45% | $11,809 in-state · $41,186 out-of-state |
| Washington College | Chestertown | 891 | 57% | $55,326 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Maryland admit at least half of applicants? 16 of the 20: Bowie State University, Frostburg State University, Goucher College, Hood College, Loyola University Maryland, Maryland Institute College of Art, McDaniel College, Morgan State University, Mount St. Mary's University, Salisbury University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Stevenson University and 4 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Maryland? University of Maryland–College Park is the largest, with 30,760 undergraduates, and Washington College is the smallest, with 891 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Maryland are public? 11 of the 20 are public and 9 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.