1601 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157

A state-approved two-year institution of higher learning, Carroll community college first opened its doors in 1976 as a branch campus of Catonsville Community College. Since then this Maryland college has continued to grow; what has remained the same -- even after it gained its independent status in 1993 -- is its mission to act as an innovative center of learning focusing on the intellectual and personal development needs of the student.

Carroll Community College offers a wealth of opportunity to its student body, beginning with a convenient, affordable, and comprehensive education. From up-to-date career training, continuing education programs, and baccalaureate preparation this school has something to offer most anyone.

For adult residents who wish to change their career or return to the workforce, Carroll Community College offers a wide array of career degree and certificate programs. Industry professionals who are seeking preparation for career certification, can also find what they need at Carroll Community College. As for students who dream of attending a traditional four-year degree-granting institution, this Maryland college allows them to take the first two years of a bachelor's program and then transfer their credits to another school.

Quick Facts:

The Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools has accredited Carroll Community College.

At this Maryland college, the standard class size ranges from 10 to 35 students.

The credit-seeking student body is comprised of over 3,000 individuals, more than half of whom is age 20 or over, with 10 percent ranging from 30 to 39.

Carroll Community College offers online courses for students in for-credit programs and continuing education.

A year of tuition at Carroll Community College costs half of what it would cost to attend the University of Maryland for the same amount of time.

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