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Colleges in Frederick, MD

Frederick is home to 2 colleges with about 7,383 students on campus. The largest is Frederick Community College, the most selective Hood College (admits 78%).

U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDS
Colleges
2
degree-granting, in Frederick
Students on campus
7,383
fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Frederick Community College
5,665 on campus
Most selective
Hood College
admits 78% of applicants
Lowest net price
Hood College
$20,873 a year after aid
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All 2 colleges in Frederick

Frederick Community CollegeHood College
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus

Also in Frederick: The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School (career schools).

Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).

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Other colleges near Frederick

11 more colleges are within 30 miles of Frederick.

Mount St. Mary's UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Emmitsburg17.1 mi2,170 students
Hagerstown Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Robinwood19 mi4,562 studentsShepherd UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Shepherdstown20.9 mi2,867 students
Carroll Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Westminster23.3 mi2,594 students
McDaniel CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Westminster24 mi2,144 studentsPatrick Henry CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Purcellville25.5 mi371 studentsMontgomery CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rockville27.1 mi15,953 students
United Lutheran SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gettysburg28.6 mi196 students
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont AltoUniversity or college · Public · Mont Alto28.7 mi567 studentsGettysburg CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gettysburg29 mi2,216 students

1 more within 30 miles.

Straight-line distance from the center of Frederick. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.

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