Allegany College of Maryland Tuition & Completion (2026)
Allegany College of Maryland is a public community college in Cumberland, Maryland, enrolling about 1,831 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,819 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,938. Student demographics in federal data include White (68.7%) and Black or African American (17.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,938
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,819 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,831 42.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.60%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 65.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,551
- Room & Board: $10,560 annual estimate
Allegany College of Maryland: what the data shows
Common questions about Allegany College of Maryland, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Allegany College of Maryland?
Allegany College of Maryland is located in Cumberland, MD (ZIP 21502-2596).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Allegany College of Maryland public or private?
Allegany College of Maryland is a Public institution.
How much does Allegany College of Maryland cost?
Published tuition: $4,938 in-state, $12,618 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,819.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,807 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,826 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,654 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,982 |
| $110,001+ | $11,948 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,752.
How big is Allegany College of Maryland?
Total enrollment: 1,831 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,551 students.
About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Allegany College of Maryland?
150%-time completion rate: 39.60%.
First-year retention: 66.1%.
What do graduates of Allegany College of Maryland earn?
Median earnings: $33,534 six years after entry; $38,476 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,702.
32.01% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Allegany College of Maryland known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (167 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (80 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (51 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (37 completions)
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (33 completions)
- Communications Technology/Technician (16 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (16 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (14 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant (14 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Allegany College of Maryland a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.60%; median earnings $38,476 at 10 years; net price $8,819. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,938
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Allegany College of Maryland was $4,938.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,819
2024 Value
In 2024 Allegany College of Maryland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,819.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,276 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,819 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,752 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,472 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,560 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,272 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,770 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$67,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Allegany College of Maryland.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Allegany College of Maryland was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Allegany College of Maryland in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,450 | $7,440 | $9,779 |
| 2014 | $3,540 | $7,650 | $9,211 |
| 2015 | $3,660 | $7,950 | $10,398 |
| 2016 | $3,750 | $8,340 | $10,325 |
| 2017 | $3,940 | $8,620 | $9,928 |
| 2018 | $4,220 | $9,290 | $10,164 |
| 2019 | $4,610 | $9,980 | $10,274 |
| 2020 | $4,730 | $10,280 | $10,673 |
| 2021 | $4,730 | $10,280 | $9,411 |
| 2022 | $4,730 | $11,060 | $10,899 |
| 2023 | $4,730 | $12,050 | $10,107 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Allegany College of Maryland reported total enrollment of about 1,831 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.7%), Black or African American (17.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). About 32.01% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Allegany College of Maryland in 2024 is 1,831 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,551 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 68.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.20% 100% Completion Time
39.60% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.20% of students graduating from Allegany College of Maryland completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 31% male / 69% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 22% male / 78% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Allegany College of Maryland.
Return on Investment
$13,702 Median Student Debt
$38,476 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.61% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
990.71% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Allegany College of Maryland.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 167 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 80 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 51 completions
4. Management Information Systems, General: 37 completions
5. Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other: 33 completions
6. Communications Technology/Technician: 16 completions
7. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 16 completions
8. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 14 completions
9. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Allegany College of Maryland.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Allegany College of Maryland graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Allegany College of Maryland from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 65.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,480
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,391
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Allegany College of Maryland is a public institution located in Cumberland, MD, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,831 students. Student body composition includes White (68.7%), Black or African American (17.0%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.60%. Approximately 32.01% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Cumberland, MD 21502-2596
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.60% graduation rate at Allegany College of Maryland falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allegany College of Maryland located?
Allegany College of Maryland is located in Cumberland, MD.
How much does Allegany College of Maryland cost?
Reported tuition is $4,938 and average net price is $8,819 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,560 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Allegany College of Maryland?
Allegany College of Maryland reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,551 students, White (68.7%), Black or African American (17.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Allegany College of Maryland?
About 47.8% of students at Allegany College of Maryland are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Allegany College of Maryland earn?
Median earnings are $33,534 six years after entry and $38,476 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Allegany College of Maryland?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Allegany College of Maryland students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,702.
Is Allegany College of Maryland public or private?
Allegany College of Maryland is a public institution located in Cumberland, MD.
Is Allegany College of Maryland an HBCU?
No. Allegany College of Maryland is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Allegany College of Maryland a tribal college?
No. Allegany College of Maryland is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Allegany College of Maryland a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Allegany College of Maryland does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.6%).
Is Allegany College of Maryland religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Allegany College of Maryland in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Maryland trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.