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Anne Arundel Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Arnold, Maryland, Anne Arundel CC 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 Anne Arundel Community College 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.

Anne Arundel Community College 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Anne Arundel CC is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Maryland is 13-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Anne Arundel CC is reported to be 28%, 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 student retention rate of 61% at Anne Arundel CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,900

Cost of attendance at Anne Arundel Community College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,550

Cost of attendance at Anne Arundel Community College 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, 35 of freshman students at Anne Arundel Community College received on average $4,736 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.

$4,736
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 253 24% $4,202 $1,063,116
Other Federal Grant 253 24% $4,709 $1,191,416
State Grant/Scholarships 180 17% $2,078 $373,959
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 104 10% $1,706 $177,443
Total Grant & Scholarships 368 35% $4,736 $1,742,818

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Anne Arundel Community College 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 Anne Arundel Community College students is 27.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.2%.

27.6%

  • asian 32.2% 19 students
  • African American 16.6% 30 students
  • white 31.2% 209 students
  • unknown 30.4% 24 students
  • hispanic 24.6% 33 students
  • International Students 30.4% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 23.0% 17 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Anne Arundel Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Anne Arundel Community College 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

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
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)