Maryland: Colleges & Universities

Colleges & Universities in Maryland

Public Universities, Community Colleges & Private Institutions

Maryland has one of the most diverse higher-education systems in the United States, with public research universities, four-year public institutions, community colleges, private colleges and universities, specialized institutions, and federal academies.

This directory brings together Maryland's major four-year public institutions, public community colleges, private and independent colleges and universities, and selected federal degree-granting institutions in one convenient reference.

The goal is to help high-school students, parents, transfer students, adult learners, and anyone researching higher education compare institutions, locations, and official websites in one place.

Maryland Higher-Education at a Glance

13

Public 4-Year

Universities

16

Community Colleges

Public / 2-Year

24+

Private / Independent

Degree-Granting

2

Public Research

Research Institutions

Maryland Higher-Education Structure

• 13 Public Four-Year Institutions
• 16 Public Community Colleges
• 2 Public Research Institutions
• 24+ Private / Independent and Specialized Degree-Granting Institutions
• Federal institutions are listed separately and are not included in Maryland's state public-university count.

1. Public Four-Year Institutions — 13

Maryland's public four-year higher-education system includes 11 degree-granting institutions within the University System of Maryland, plus Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland.

The University System of Maryland has 12 institutions/components, including a research component; therefore, the research component is shown separately below rather than being counted as a university.

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Bowie State University	14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715	bowiestate.edu
2	Coppin State University	2500 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216	coppin.edu
3	Frostburg State University	101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532	frostburg.edu
4	Morgan State University	1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251	morgan.edu
5	Salisbury University	1101 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801	salisbury.edu
6	St. Mary's College of Maryland	18952 East Fisher Road, St. Mary's City, MD 20686	smcm.edu
7	Towson University	8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252	towson.edu
8	University of Baltimore	1420 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201	ubalt.edu
9	University of Maryland, Baltimore	620 West Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21201	umaryland.edu
10	University of Maryland, Baltimore County	1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250	umbc.edu
11	University of Maryland, College Park	College Park, MD 20742	umd.edu
12	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	1 Backbone Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853	umes.edu
13	University of Maryland Global Campus	3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783	umgc.edu

2. Public Research Institutions — 2

Maryland also has public research institutions that are important parts of the state's higher-education and scientific research infrastructure. They are not counted as additional four-year universities in the 13-institution public-university total above.

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science	P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613	umces.edu
2	University System of Maryland Research Component	Adelphi, MD	usmd.edu

3. Maryland Community Colleges — 16

Maryland has 16 public community colleges. These institutions provide associate degrees, transfer programs, workforce training, certificates, continuing education, and other affordable postsecondary opportunities.

#	College	Main Address	Official Website
1	Allegany College of Maryland	12401 Willowbrook Road SE, Cumberland, MD 21502	allegany.edu
2	Anne Arundel Community College	101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012	aacc.edu
3	Baltimore City Community College	2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215	bccc.edu
4	Carroll Community College	1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157	carrollcc.edu
5	Cecil College	1 Seahawk Drive, North East, MD 21901	cecil.edu
6	Chesapeake College	1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD 21679	chesapeake.edu
7	College of Southern Maryland	8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646	csmd.edu
8	Community College of Baltimore County	7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21237	ccbcmd.edu
9	Frederick Community College	7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702	frederick.edu
10	Garrett College	687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541	garrettcollege.edu
11	Hagerstown Community College	11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742	hagerstowncc.edu
12	Harford Community College	401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015	harford.edu
13	Howard Community College	10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044	howardcc.edu
14	Montgomery College	20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876	montgomerycollege.edu
15	Prince George's Community College	301 Largo Road, Largo, MD 20774	pgcc.edu
16	Wor-Wic Community College	32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804	worwic.edu

4. Private & Independent Institutions

Maryland has a broad private and independent higher-education sector. The institutions below include traditional four-year colleges and universities as well as specialized and religious degree-granting institutions recognized or regulated by Maryland.

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	Official Website
2	Capitol Technology University	11301 Springfield Road, Laurel, MD 20708	captechu.edu
3	Goucher College	1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204	goucher.edu
4	Hood College	401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701	hood.edu
5	Johns Hopkins University	3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218	jhu.edu
6	Lincoln College of Technology	9325 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, MD 21046	lincolntech.edu
7	Loyola University Maryland	4501 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210	loyola.edu
8	Maryland Institute College of Art	1300 Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217	mica.edu
9	Maryland University of Integrative Health	7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel, MD 20723	muih.edu
10	McDaniel College	2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157	mcdaniel.edu
11	Mount St. Mary's University	16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727	msmary.edu
12	Ner Israel Rabbinical College	400 Mt. Wilson Lane, Baltimore, MD 21208	nirc.edu
13	Notre Dame of Maryland University	4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210	ndm.edu
14	SANS Technology Institute	11200 Rockville Pike, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852	sans.edu
15	St. John's College	60 College Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401	sjc.edu
16	St. Mary's Seminary & University	5400 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210	stmary.edu
17	Stevenson University	10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD 21117	stevenson.edu
18	Talmudical Academy of Baltimore	4445 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208	talmudicalacademy.org
19	Washington Adventist University	7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912	wau.edu
20	Washington College	300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620	washcoll.edu
21	Women's Institute of Torah Seminary & College	Baltimore, MD	witsandtorah.org
22	Yeshiva College of the Nation's Capital	Silver Spring, MD	ycnc.org
23	Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship	Piney Point, MD 20674	seafarers.org
24	Bais HaMedrash / Specialized Religious Education	Baltimore, MD	MHEC Directory

Private & Independent Institution Note

Maryland's private higher-education sector contains institutions with very different missions. Some are traditional liberal-arts colleges or universities, while others specialize in technology, art, health, theology, Jewish studies, cybersecurity, maritime education, or other professional fields.

The Maryland Higher Education Commission regulates collegiate institutions operating in Maryland and distinguishes public, independent, and other private institutions. Because the state directory contains specialized institutions as well as traditional colleges, this table is broader than a simple list of traditional four-year universities.

5. Federal Degree-Granting Institutions in Maryland — 2

Two major federal institutions located in Maryland are included here for completeness. They are not part of Maryland's state public higher-education system.

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	United States Naval Academy	121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD 21402	usna.edu
2	Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences	4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814	usuhs.edu

Important About the Numbers

Maryland's official higher-education classification can produce different totals depending on what is being counted.

• MHEC identifies 13 public four-year institutions.
• Maryland has 16 public community colleges.
• The University System of Maryland includes 12 institutions/components, but one is a research component rather than a degree-granting university.
• Private and independent institutions include traditional colleges, universities, and specialized degree-granting institutions.
• Federal institutions such as the U.S. Naval Academy are shown separately because they are not governed as Maryland state institutions.

Maryland Higher-Education Summary

• Public Four-Year Institutions: 13
• Public Community Colleges: 16
• Public Research Institutions / Components: 2
• Private / Independent / Specialized Institutions listed: 24
• Federal Degree-Granting Institutions: 2

This produces a broad directory of Maryland higher-education opportunities rather than a simple count of traditional universities.

Sources / References

1. Maryland Higher Education Commission — Colleges and Universities
   Maryland Colleges and Universities Directory
   Primary Maryland state directory for institution names, locations, types, and higher-education classifications.
2. Maryland Higher Education Commission — Department of Academic Affairs
   MHEC Department of Academic Affairs
   State source describing Maryland's public universities, research institutes, community colleges, and private/independent institutions.
3. Maryland Higher Education Commission — Maryland Institutions
   Maryland Institutions
   Overview of Maryland's higher-education structure and University System of Maryland.
4. University System of Maryland
   University System of Maryland
   Official source for Maryland's public university system and its institutions.
5. Maryland Association of Community Colleges
   Maryland's 16 Community Colleges
   Official association directory confirming Maryland's 16 public community colleges.
6. Maryland Independent College & University Association
   Maryland Independent Colleges & Universities
   Additional reference for Maryland's independent nonprofit colleges and universities.
7. Maryland Educational Enterprise Consortium
   Four-Year Maryland Independent Institutions
   Reference for Maryland independent four-year institutions.
8. U.S. Naval Academy
   United States Naval Academy
   Official federal institution website and address.
9. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
   Uniformed Services University
   Official federal health-sciences university reference.
10. MHEC Net Price Calculator / Institution Reference
    Maryland Institution Reference
    Additional MHEC reference for public and independent four-year institutions.

Last reviewed: August 2026

This directory is provided for educational and informational purposes. Institution names, addresses, websites, programs, accreditation, admission requirements, tuition, and other information may change. Students and families should verify current information directly with the institution before making enrollment or financial decisions.