2020 Guide to Colleges in Maryland

If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in Maryland. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 27 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.

Best Colleges in Maryland

crest image Johns Hopkins University

Located in Baltimore in what is generally considered a city setting, Johns Hopkins is ranked #1 in the state of Maryland. Johns Hopkins supports roughly 7,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

Learn more about Johns Hopkins University.

crest image University of Maryland – College Park

Located in College Park in what is generally considered a suburban setting, UMCP is ranked #2 in the state of Maryland. UMCP supports roughly 32,000 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Learn more about University of Maryland – College Park.

crest image Loyola University Maryland

Located in Baltimore in what is generally considered a city setting, Loyola Maryland is ranked #3 in the state of Maryland. Loyola Maryland supports roughly 4,200 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Learn more about Loyola University Maryland.

crest image Washington College

Located in Chestertown in what is generally considered a small town setting, Washington College is ranked #4 in the state of Maryland. Washington College supports roughly 1,500 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Learn more about Washington College.

crest image St Mary’s College of Maryland

Located in St. Mary’s City in what is generally considered a suburban setting, SMCM is ranked #5 in the state of Maryland. SMCM supports roughly 1,700 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Learn more about St Mary’s College of Maryland.

crest image University of Maryland – Baltimore County

Located in Baltimore in what is generally considered a suburban setting, UMBC is ranked #6 in the state of Maryland. UMBC supports roughly 12,700 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Learn more about University of Maryland – Baltimore County.

crest image St John’s College

Located in Annapolis in what is generally considered a suburban setting, St. John’s Annapolis is ranked #7 in the state of Maryland. St. John’s Annapolis supports roughly 400 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

Learn more about St John’s College.

crest image Salisbury University

Located in Salisbury in what is generally considered a suburban setting, Salisbury is ranked #8 in the state of Maryland. Salisbury supports roughly 8,700 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Learn more about Salisbury University.

crest image Goucher College

Located in Baltimore in what is generally considered a city setting, Goucher is ranked #9 in the state of Maryland. Goucher supports roughly 1,500 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Learn more about Goucher College.

crest image Towson University

Located in Towson in what is generally considered a city setting, Towson is ranked #10 in the state of Maryland. Towson supports roughly 21,600 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Learn more about Towson University.

See the full list of ranked colleges in Maryland.