Carroll Community College
About Carroll Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Carroll Community College teaches in Westminster, in the Maryland countryside northwest of Baltimore. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1976
Location
Westminster, Maryland
Students
1,990
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
38.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,308
Out-of-state: $10,158
Avg Net Price
$2,725
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,349
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
38.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
73.8%
Transfer Out
16%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
40.7%
$/Student
$10.3K
Class Size
Medium
The 38.7% graduation rate is below average, but 73.8% 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
$4,308
In-State
$10,158
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$8,628
After Financial Aid
$2,725
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,167
Receive Grants
15.2%
Take Loans
4.5%
Tuition is $4,308/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $2,725.
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 Carroll Community College fund their education.
While in School
15.2%
Get Grants
Free money
4.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$28,671
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$125/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,750, 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 Carroll Community College.
Gender
57.6%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,990
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
41.3%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
18.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 41.3% 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
Town: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,990
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Carroll Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 81 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
81
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
43% / 57%
35
Men
46
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Carroll Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,349
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$23K
250 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$74K
54 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$53K
49 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
—
20 grads
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$50K
19 grads
1yr Earnings
Engineering, General
—
12 grads
Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $44K 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.