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Community-college tuition in Maryland

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in Maryland, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for Maryland.

  1. Cecil CollegeNorth East, MD$5,640
  2. Montgomery CollegeRockville, MD$5,394
  3. Allegany College of MarylandCumberland, MD$4,938
  4. Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD$4,432
  5. Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnold, MD$4,322
  6. Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown, MD$4,320
  7. Carroll Community CollegeWestminster, MD$4,308
  8. Chesapeake CollegeWye Mills, MD$4,274
  9. College of Southern MarylandLa Plata, MD$4,200
  10. Garrett CollegeMcHenry, MD$4,144
  11. Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MD$4,080
  12. Prince George's Community CollegeLargo, MD$4,034
  13. Harford Community CollegeBel Air, MD$4,032
  14. Frederick Community CollegeFrederick, MD$3,849
  15. Wor-Wic Community CollegeSalisbury, MD$3,840
  16. Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, MD$3,314

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. Maryland community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in Maryland report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in Maryland, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a Maryland resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.