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Baltimore City Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 48%
On-time graduation rate 11%

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Baltimore City Community College 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 Baltimore City 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.

Baltimore City 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Baltimore City Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Baltimore City Community College is reported to be 11%, 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 Baltimore City Community College is 48% , 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 Baltimore City Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,314

Cost of attendance at Baltimore City 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

$7,394

Cost of attendance at Baltimore City 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, 65 of freshman students at Baltimore City Community College received on average $4,722 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.

$4,722
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 147 53% $4,793 $704,526
Other Federal Grant 161 58% $4,733 $762,028
State Grant/Scholarships 58 21% $1,254 $72,739
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 16 6% $1,241 $19,853
Total Grant & Scholarships 181 65% $4,722 $854,620

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Baltimore City 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 Baltimore City Community College students is 10.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 10.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 11.2%.

10.7%

  • African American 11.5% 54 students
  • unknown 28.6% 2 students
  • International Students 8.8% 7 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Baltimore City Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Baltimore City 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
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

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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