For those interested in studying in Maryland, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Maryland institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
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| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) Tuition: $43,930 Total enrollment: 21,139 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 18.4% Average freshman retention rate: 97% 6-year graduation rate: 92% Classes with under 20 students: 67.4% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1310-1510 |
| 2 | University of Maryland: College Park (College Park, MD) Tuition: in-state: $8,908, out-of-state: $27,287 Total enrollment: 37,580 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 44.7% Average freshman retention rate: 94% 6-year graduation rate: 82% Classes with under 20 students: 34.7% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1190-1400 |
| 3 | University of Maryland: Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD) Tuition: in-state: $9,764, out-of-state: $20,825 Total enrollment: 13,199 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 60.8% Average freshman retention rate: 86% 6-year graduation rate: 57% Classes with under 20 students: 36.4% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1110-1310 |
| 4 | Bowie State University (Bowie, MD) Tuition: in-state: $6,483, out-of-state: $17,039 Total enrollment: 5,608 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 40.9% Average freshman retention rate: 71% 6-year graduation rate: 41% Classes with under 20 students: 39.8% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 820-960 |
| 5 | Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD) Tuition: in-state: $7,082, out-of-state: $16,426 Total enrollment: 8,018 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 56.0% Average freshman retention rate: 70% 6-year graduation rate: 29% Classes with under 20 students: 40.4% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 820-980 |
