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Top Colleges in Maryland

Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is a content editor and writer at Scholarships360. He has managed communications and written content for a diverse array of organizations, including a farmer’s market, a concert venue, a student farm, an environmental NGO, and a PR agency. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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Updated: November 14th, 2023

Whether you’re drawn to the bustling urban environment of Baltimore or the historic charm of Annapolis, Maryland has a college for you. If that’s not enough, Maryland’s Educational Assistance Grant and 2+2 Programs make college an affordable reality for thousands of students every year. Check out our list of Maryland colleges to find your perfect fit.

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Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

Baltimore, MD

Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

8% acceptance rate
5,727 undergraduate students
95% graduation rate
$14,254 average per year after aid
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University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD • Public, Suburb

College Park, MD

Public, Suburb

52% acceptance rate
30,368 undergraduate students
88% graduation rate
$17,500 average per year after aid
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University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD • Public, Suburb

Baltimore, MD

Public, Suburb

81% acceptance rate
10,747 undergraduate students
71% graduation rate
$9,262 average per year after aid
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Towson University

Towson, MD • Public, City

Towson, MD

Public, City

88% acceptance rate
17,817 undergraduate students
72% graduation rate
$12,621 average per year after aid
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St. John's College

Annapolis, MD • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

Annapolis, MD

Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

53% acceptance rate
473 undergraduate students
75% graduation rate
$29,233 average per year after aid
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Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD • Public, City

Baltimore, MD

Public, City

48% acceptance rate
1,785 undergraduate students
26% graduation rate
$6,010 average per year after aid
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University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD • Public, Suburb

Adelphi, MD

Public, Suburb

--% acceptance rate
42,992 undergraduate students
21% graduation rate
$15,635 average per year after aid
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Whether you’re drawn to the bustling urban environment of Baltimore or the historic charm of Annapolis, Maryland has a college for you. If that’s not enough, Maryland’s Educational Assistance Grant and 2+2 Programs make college an affordable reality for thousands of students every year. Check out our list of Maryland colleges to find your perfect fit.

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