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Is AACC a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Below Average In-State Value
$18,115 Avg Annual Cost

Is AACC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.

AACC Value Ranking

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#1,375 National Value Rank
#21 Maryland Value Rank
C Value Grade

AACC is ranked #1,375 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Maryland, it ranks #21 of 45 for value.

Anne Arundel Community College Value Report

Read the full AACC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

Within Maryland, AACC Offers Good Quality for a High Price

Below Average Maryland Value
Above Average Maryland Quality
$18,115 Avg Annual Cost

Anne Arundel Community College is ranked #19 out of #47 in Maryland for quality and #21 out of #45 for Maryland value.

State Value Ranking  21 out of 45
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  29.2 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the AACC financial aid page to be sure.

Fair Value Nationwide

Above Average National Value
Above Average National Quality
Fair Price

Anne Arundel Community College is ranked #1,375 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Anne Arundel Community College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.

National Value Ranking  1,375 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  50.6 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will AACC Cost?

$18,115 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$19,994 Sticker Price Per Year
$72,459 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at AACC costs about $18,115. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $72,459 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $19,994 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $14,915 / year
Average Cost (all students) $18,115 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $72,459

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the AACC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

51% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$3,852 Avg Grant / Scholarship
37% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a AACC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $79,976
All Students $72,459 #1,375 C
Only Students Receiving Aid $59,660
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $79,976
All Students $72,459 #21 D
Only Students Receiving Aid $59,660

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at AACC shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $13,843
$30K–$48K $15,289
$48K–$75K $16,798
$75K–$110K $18,035
Over $110K $19,274

About 37% of AACC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,852 per year. Get more details on the AACC financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by comparing the average AACC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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