Carroll Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Carroll Community College is a public community college in Westminster, Maryland, enrolling about 1,990 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,725 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,308. Student demographics in federal data include White (73.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,308
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,725 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,990 40.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.71%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 19.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,389
- Room & Board: $5,500 annual estimate
Carroll Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Carroll Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Carroll Community College?
Carroll Community College is located in Westminster, MD (ZIP 21157).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Carroll Community College public or private?
Carroll Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Carroll Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,308 in-state, $10,158 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,725.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,167 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,999 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,638 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,853 |
| $110,001+ | $8,557 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,232.
How big is Carroll Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,990 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,389 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Carroll Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 38.71%.
First-year retention: 73.8%.
What do graduates of Carroll Community College earn?
Median earnings: $40,447 six years after entry; $44,349 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,750.
15.17% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Carroll Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (231 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (55 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (37 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (31 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (28 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (16 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (15 completions)
- Computer Graphics (13 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (13 completions)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Carroll Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.71%; median earnings $44,349 at 10 years; net price $2,725. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,308
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Carroll Community College was $4,308.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,725
2024 Value
In 2024 Carroll Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,725.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,900 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,725 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,232 4-Year In-State Tuition
$40,632 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,308 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$45,232 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Carroll Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.46% 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 Carroll Community College 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 Carroll Community College 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 | $3,302 | $6,701 | $4,157 |
| 2014 | $3,446 | $6,989 | $4,833 |
| 2015 | $3,619 | $7,334 | $5,405 |
| 2016 | $3,850 | $7,795 | $5,174 |
| 2017 | $3,907 | $7,910 | $4,864 |
| 2018 | $4,128 | $8,358 | $4,767 |
| 2019 | $4,128 | $8,358 | $3,880 |
| 2020 | $4,128 | $8,388 | $4,145 |
| 2021 | $4,128 | $8,688 | $3,330 |
| 2022 | $4,128 | $8,928 | $3,292 |
| 2023 | $4,128 | $9,618 | $3,917 |
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
Carroll Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,990 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8.9%), and Black or African American (6.2%). About 15.17% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Carroll Community College in 2024 is 1,990 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,389 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.8%
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 73.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.03% 100% Completion Time
38.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.03% of students graduating from Carroll Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 41% male / 59% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 68% male / 32% 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 Carroll Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,750 Median Student Debt
$44,349 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.49% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3968.72% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Carroll Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 231 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 55 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 37 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 31 completions
5. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 28 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 16 completions
7. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 15 completions
8. Computer Graphics: 13 completions
9. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 13 completions
Most popular programs at Carroll Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Carroll Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Carroll Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,556
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,269
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Carroll Community College is a public institution located in Westminster, MD, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,990 students. Student body composition includes White (73.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8.9%), Black or African American (6.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 38.71%. Approximately 15.17% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Westminster, MD 21157
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.71% graduation rate at Carroll Community College 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 Carroll Community College located?
Carroll Community College is located in Westminster, MD.
How much does Carroll Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,308 and average net price is $2,725 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Carroll Community College?
Carroll Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,389 students, White (73.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Carroll Community College?
About 41.3% of students at Carroll Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Carroll Community College earn?
Median earnings are $40,447 six years after entry and $44,349 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Carroll Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Carroll Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,750.
Is Carroll Community College public or private?
Carroll Community College is a public institution located in Westminster, MD.
Is Carroll Community College an HBCU?
No. Carroll Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Carroll Community College a tribal college?
No. Carroll Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Carroll Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Carroll Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.9%).
Is Carroll Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Carroll Community College 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.