Anne Arundel Community College
About Anne Arundel Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Anne Arundel Community College teaches in Arnold, between Baltimore and Annapolis. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and a quarter of its students move on to a four-year college.
Founded
1961
Location
Arnold, Maryland
Students
8,997
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
31.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,322
Out-of-state: $11,522
Avg Net Price
$14,915
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$46,219
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
31.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69.1%
Transfer Out
25%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
22%
$/Student
$11.8K
Class Size
Medium
The 31.4% graduation rate is below average, but 69.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,322
In-State
$11,522
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$600
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,841
After Financial Aid
$14,915
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,789
Receive Grants
20.7%
Take Loans
8%
Tuition is $4,322/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $14,915.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Anne Arundel Community College fund their education.
While in School
20.7%
Get Grants
Free money
8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$27,936
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$87/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,250, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Anne Arundel Community College.
Gender
63.1%
Female
37%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,997
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
43.9%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
31.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 63% of the student body. 43.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
8,997
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Anne Arundel Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 140 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
140
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
78% / 22%
109
Men
31
Women
5
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Anne Arundel Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,219
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
541 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
151 grads
Business/Commerce, General
—
89 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$68K
71 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
—
59 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
44 grads
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $46K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.