Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	49%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, CCBC 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 Community College of Baltimore County 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.

Community College of Baltimore County 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at CCBC is reported to be 16%, 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 CCBC is 49% , 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 CCBC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,474

Cost of attendance at Community College of Baltimore County in 2022 for students from Maryland.

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Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,880

Cost of attendance at Community College of Baltimore County in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Community College of Baltimore County received on average $4,363 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.

$4,363

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	906	51%	$4,782	$4,332,723
Other Federal Grant	906	51%	$5,487	$4,970,862
State Grant/Scholarships	508	29%	$2,131	$1,082,751
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	136	8%	$2,195	$298,487
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,456	82%	$4,363	$6,352,100

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Community College of Baltimore County 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 Community College of Baltimore County students is 15.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.2%.

15.9%

asian 15.7% 21 students
African American 10.0% 73 students
white 22.5% 123 students
unknown 33.3% 3 students
hispanic 16.1% 19 students
International Students 16.3% 23 students
Mixed Race 23.6% 17 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Community College of Baltimore County provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Community College of Baltimore County 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

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

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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