HighSchoolOS Best Colleges in Maryland
The strongest colleges and universities in Maryland, ranked by graduation rate and selectivity, with verified acceptance rates, net price, and test scores for this admissions cycle.
Explore this ranking interactively| # | School | Location | Acceptance | SAT avg | Net price | Grad rate | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | 6.4% | 1,553 | $18,809 | 94% | 5,693 |
| 2 | University of Maryland-College Park | College Park, MD | 45% | 1,473 | $15,678 | 89% | 30,760 |
| 3 | Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | 75% | 1,290 | $30,574 | 79% | 3,869 |
| 4 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, MD | 77% | 1,258 | $42,729 | 72% | 1,189 |
| 5 | St. John's College | Annapolis, MD | 55% | 1,372 | $45,597 | 71% | 471 |
| 6 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | 72% | 1,323 | $16,467 | 70% | 10,701 |
| 7 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | St. Mary's City, MD | 69% | 1,261 | $18,441 | 70% | 1,603 |
| 8 | Towson University | Towson, MD | 82% | 1,095 | $17,413 | 69% | 16,136 |
| 9 | Stevenson University | Owings Mills, MD | 79% | n/a | $26,505 | 68% | 3,102 |
| 10 | Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD | 87% | 1,252 | $17,743 | 68% | 6,057 |
| 11 | Washington College | Chestertown, MD | 57% | 1,280 | $27,898 | 65% | 891 |
| 12 | Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg, MD | 74% | 1,176 | $22,655 | 65% | 1,768 |
| 13 | McDaniel College | Westminster, MD | 78% | n/a | $21,916 | 63% | 1,617 |
| 14 | Goucher College | Baltimore, MD | 78% | 1,248 | $22,470 | 57% | 964 |
| 15 | Hood College | Frederick, MD | 78% | n/a | $20,873 | 57% | 1,194 |
| 16 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | Baltimore, MD | 82% | n/a | $19,169 | 50% | 709 |
| 17 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg, MD | 89% | n/a | $16,715 | 50% | 2,909 |
| 18 | Capitol Technology University | Laurel, MD | 74% | n/a | $22,102 | 43% | 315 |
| 19 | Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | 82% | 971 | $14,985 | 41% | 9,019 |
| 20 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne, MD | 96% | n/a | $13,338 | 35% | 2,391 |
| 21 | Washington Adventist University | Takoma Park, MD | 46% | 980 | $18,526 | 29% | 452 |
| 22 | Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD | 46% | 975 | $9,977 | 26% | 1,844 |
Acceptance rate, net price (average cost after aid), and graduation rate are from the most recent federal data; test ranges and deadlines are verified against each school for the 2025-2026 cycle. Click any school for its full profile, deadlines, and supplemental essay prompts.