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Garrett College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 172
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in McHenry, Maryland, Garrett 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 Garrett 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.

Garrett 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, Garrett College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Garrett College is reported to be 28%, 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 Garrett College is 58% , 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 Garrett College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,184

Cost of attendance at Garrett 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

$10,976

Cost of attendance at Garrett 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, 90 of freshman students at Garrett College received on average $5,982 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.

$5,982
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 74 51% $4,910 $363,318
Other Federal Grant 122 84% $3,790 $462,388
State Grant/Scholarships 26 18% $4,097 $106,526
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 74 51% $2,821 $208,749
Total Grant & Scholarships 130 90% $5,982 $777,663

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Garrett 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 Garrett College students is 27.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.4%.

27.7%

  • African American 3.7% 2 students
  • white 38.5% 52 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Garrett College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Garrett 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
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

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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