Colleges in Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County is a county in Maryland. According to Census data, the population is 90,582 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, seven colleges are active for serving college programs in Montgomery County, Maryland. In addition, there are 49 colleges located within 30 miles from Montgomery County.
By school type, there are one public and five private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Six schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Montgomery County, Maryland is $14,599 for Maryland residents and $21,493 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 46.18% and the average SAT score is 980. A total of 21,687 students enrolled in schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, of which 5,722 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Montgomery County, Maryland
The following table lists 7 colleges located in Montgomery County and 43 schools near Montgomery County, Maryland ordered by distance from Montgomery County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Montgomery County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery College Rockville, MD Public, 2-4 years valid | 7.75 miles | $14,250 | 18,835 | 32% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| The Omega Studios' School of Applied Arts & Sciences Rockville, MD Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.17 miles | $33,549 | 82 | - | 5 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Hair Expressions Academy Rockville, MD Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.21 miles | $18,800 | 38 | 84% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| SANS Technology Institute North Bethesda, MD Private, 4 years four-years | 12.44 miles | $20,250 | 1,963 | - | 5 to 1 | $13,500 | - | - |
| Avi Career Training vienna, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 14.03 miles | $11,700 | 22 | 86% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital Silver Spring, MD Private, 4 years four-years | 15.56 miles | $11,500 | 56 | - | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy Reston, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 15.95 miles | $10,900 | 36 | 93% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Divine Mercy University Sterling, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 16.43 miles | $18,000 | 463 | - | - | $19,350 | - | - |
| Columbia College Vienna, VA Private, 2-4 years valid | 17.11 miles | $9,900 | 151 | 80% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons Corner McLean, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 18.02 miles | $21,750 | 94 | 65% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| The Esthetic Institute Vienna, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 18.13 miles | $10,000 | 66 | 88% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School Frederick, MD Private, Less than 2 years valid | 18.36 miles | $20,940 | 140 | 89% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia Vienna, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 18.48 miles | $21,520 | 557 | 100% | 9 to 1 | - | 90.0% | - |
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine Vienna, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 18.48 miles | $11,160 | 457 | - | - | $11,720 | - | - |
| Montgomery Beauty School Silver Spring, MD Private, Less than 2 years valid | 18.61 miles | $25,500 | 101 | 50% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of the Potomac-VA Campus FALLS CHURCH, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 18.76 miles | $6,660 | 551 | 50% | 11 to 1 | $5,850 | - | - |
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing Falls Church, VA Private, 2-4 years valid | 18.77 miles | $24,649 | 730 | 66% | 31 to 1 | - | 27.9% | - |
| Wesley Theological Seminary Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 18.81 miles | $21,465 | 374 | - | - | $22,889 | - | - |
| Hood College Frederick, MD Private, 4 years four-years | 18.87 miles | $47,700 | 2,101 | 57% | 10 to 1 | $9,470 | 77.8% | - |
| American University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 19.06 miles | $58,771 | 12,321 | 75% | 10 to 1 | $36,754 | 62.0% | 1,370 |
| University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Public, 4 years four-years | 19.23 miles | $12,514 | 4,202 | 33% | 8 to 1 | $18,118 | - | - |
| Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Private, 4 years four-years | 19.28 miles | $26,604 | 612 | 29% | 9 to 1 | $11,525 | 46.2% | 980 |
| Marymount University Arlington, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 20.04 miles | $40,120 | 4,060 | 54% | 14 to 1 | $23,446 | 93.2% | - |
| Maryland University of Integrative Health Laurel, MD Private, 4 years four-years | 20.19 miles | $16,866 | 544 | - | - | $17,691 | - | - |
| Frederick Community College Frederick, MD Public, 2-4 years valid | 20.83 miles | $10,042 | 7,293 | 37% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Howard Community College Columbia, MD Public, 2-4 years valid | 20.88 miles | $10,836 | 8,643 | 24% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 21.10 miles | $68,089 | 20,031 | 95% | 11 to 1 | $61,670 | 12.9% | 1,490 |
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Washington, DC Private, 2-4 years valid | 21.25 miles | $11,600 | 16 | 33% | 3 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Public, 4 years four-years | 21.50 miles | $41,186 | 41,725 | 89% | 17 to 1 | $38,207 | 44.8% | 1,465 |
| Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage Falls Church, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 21.63 miles | $10,850 | 101 | - | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Management and Technology Arlington, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 21.83 miles | $9,450 | 979 | 33% | 15 to 1 | $7,110 | - | - |
| Strayer University-Virginia Arlington, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 21.90 miles | $13,920 | 1,998 | 36% | 47 to 1 | $15,135 | - | - |
| Howard University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 21.91 miles | $35,810 | 14,890 | 70% | 13 to 1 | $39,178 | 41.3% | 1,210 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church Falls Church, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 21.93 miles | $24,413 | 348 | - | 20 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.01 miles | $19,600 | 65 | - | - | $20,000 | - | - |
| The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.01 miles | $58,378 | 5,243 | 79% | 11 to 1 | $25,570 | 82.8% | - |
| Institute of World Politics Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.05 miles | - | 173 | - | - | $31,600 | - | - |
| Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.09 miles | - | 74 | - | - | $18,856 | - | - |
| NewU University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.10 miles | $6,500 | 34 | - | 4 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington Arlington, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 22.11 miles | $21,000 | 166 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Trinity Washington University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.13 miles | $26,610 | 1,948 | 49% | 9 to 1 | $15,660 | 99.5% | - |
| Bennett Career Institute Washington, DC Private, Less than 2 years valid | 22.13 miles | $19,050 | 176 | 51% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| George Washington University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.35 miles | $67,710 | 25,374 | 84% | 13 to 1 | $36,414 | 47.1% | 1,430 |
| Windsor University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.43 miles | $1 | 49 | - | - | $3,535 | - | - |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.43 miles | $13,920 | 188 | 18% | 47 to 1 | $15,135 | - | - |
| Strayer University-Global Region Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.43 miles | $13,920 | 12,098 | 14% | 47 to 1 | $15,135 | - | - |
| Career Technical Institute Washington, DC Private, 2-4 years valid | 22.53 miles | $19,035 | 232 | 69% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| The Chicago School at Washington DC Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.65 miles | $33,816 | 564 | - | - | $35,328 | - | - |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.73 miles | $6,660 | 1,241 | 33% | 11 to 1 | $5,850 | - | - |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Columbia, MD Private, 2-4 years valid | 22.94 miles | $34,820 | 1,258 | 68% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $21,493 | 21,687 | 49% | 13 to 1 | $12,513 | 46.2% | 980 |