Allegany College of Maryland

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	228
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in Cumberland, Maryland, Allegany College of Maryland is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Allegany College of Maryland is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Allegany College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Allegany College of Maryland emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Allegany College of Maryland is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Allegany College of Maryland is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maryland is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Allegany College of Maryland do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,270

Cost of attendance at Allegany College of Maryland in 2022 for students from Maryland.

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Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,280

Cost of attendance at Allegany College of Maryland in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Allegany College of Maryland received on average $5,874 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,874

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	177	58%	$4,547	$804,896
Other Federal Grant	278	91%	$3,669	$1,020,111
State Grant/Scholarships	142	46%	$2,810	$399,049
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	160	52%	$2,107	$337,078
Total Grant & Scholarships	299	98%	$5,874	$1,756,238

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Allegany College of Maryland students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Allegany College of Maryland students is 33.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.5%.

33.1%

asian 40.0% 2 students
African American 10.3% 9 students
white 41.3% 112 students
hispanic 22.2% 2 students
Mixed Race 23.5% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Allegany College of Maryland provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Allegany College of Maryland offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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