Colleges and universities in Maryland
Maryland is home to 78 Title IV-eligible colleges and universities, enrolling about 359,437 students in total.
Of these, 32 are public and 46 private. The largest by enrollment include UMGC, UMP, and Johns Hopkins. Among institutions that report the figure, the median graduation rate is 50% and the median average net price is $17,578.
How the 78 institutions in Maryland break down
Control and level come from IPEDS institutional characteristics. Pick a tile to see just that slice of the list.
36 institutions4-year · of 78
Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland
Capitol Technology University
Laurel, Maryland
Coppin State University
Baltimore, Maryland
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, Maryland
Goucher College
Baltimore, Maryland
Hood College
Frederick, Maryland
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, Maryland
McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland
Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Baltimore, Maryland
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, Maryland
Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland
SANS Technology Institute
North Bethesda, Maryland
St. John's College
Annapolis, Maryland
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, Maryland
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, Maryland
Strayer University - Maryland
Suitland, Maryland
Towson University
Towson, Maryland
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, Maryland
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
University System of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
University System of Maryland - Research Centers
Baltimore, Maryland
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, Maryland
Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland
Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College
Baltimore, Maryland
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
Silver Spring, Maryland
Frequently asked questions
- How many colleges and universities are in Maryland?
- Maryland has 78 Title IV-eligible institutions in this dataset, drawn from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Together they enroll about 359,437 students.
- What are the largest universities in Maryland?
- By total enrollment, the largest institutions in Maryland are UMGC, UMP, Johns Hopkins, Towson, and Montgomery College.
- What is the average graduation rate and net price in Maryland?
- The median graduation rate among institutions that report one is 50%, and the median average net price is $17,578. Figures come from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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Data: IPEDS Fall 2025–26 provisional · College Scorecard (June 2026 release). All sources & release dates →
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