About the Universities in Maryland
The US State of Maryland has various historic and renowned private universities, the most notable being John Hopkins University. The state’s public universities belong to the University System, with an exception of United States Naval Academy, St. Mary’s College and Morgan State University. Over 310,689 students were enrolled at Maryland universities and colleges in 2005.
Some of the notable colleges and universities in the state are:
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
The University of Maryland is a public university located in downtown Baltimore. It is a part of the University System of Maryland. It was founded in 1807 and has some of the oldest professional schools in the nation as well as the world. It covers an area of sixty acres and enrolls approximately 6,000 students annually. It is called University of Maryland to distinguish it from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). The university comprises seven professional schools: School of Medicine, School of Law, Dental School, School of Pharmacy, School of Nursing, Graduate School, School of Social Work, and School of Public Health.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) or simply Hopkins, was founded on January 22, 1876. It is a private research institute based in Baltimore, Maryland. It has international campuses located in Italy, China, and Singapore. As of 2009, thirty-three Nobel Prize winners have been affiliated with the university. The university is a member of the Consortium on Financing Higher Education and is one of the founding members of the Association of American Universities. The university was ranked thirteenth among National Universities by US News and World Report. The university enrolls approximately 19,000 students annually.
Towson University
Towson University (TU) or simply Towson, is the second-largest university in the state, after University of Maryland, College Park. It is a public university located in Towson, Baltimore and is a part of University System of Maryland. Towson was founded in 1866 as a training school for teachers. Today, it has four-year degree granting institutions comprising eight colleges, with an annual enrollment of over 20,000 students.
Washington College
Washington College is a private liberal arts college. It is located on a 112-acre campus in Chestertown, Maryland. The founding of the college was supported by George Washington. The college was granted the charter of Maryland in 1782. It is the 10th-oldest college in the country and the first college chartered after American independence. In 1891, the college became coeducational. The school enrolls approximately 1400 students annually.
List of Universities nad Colleges in Maryland |
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Name | Address |
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United States Naval Academy | 121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD, United States |
Goucher College | 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd Baltimore MD 21204 USA |
Hood College | 401 Rosemont Ave Frederick MD 21701 USA |
Johns Hopkins University | 3400 N Charles St Baltimore MD 21211 USA |
Loyola University Maryland Fitness and Aquatic Center | 4900 N Charles St Baltimore MD 21210 USA |
McDaniel College | 2 College Hill Westminster MD 21157 USA |
Mt St Mary’s University: Mba Program | 16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd Emmitsburg MD 21727 USA |
Salisbury University | 1101 Camden Ave Salisbury MD 21801 USA |
Towson University | 8000 York Rd Towson MD 21252 USA |
University of Maryland Baltimore County | 1000 Hilltop Rd Baltimore MD 21250 USA |
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute | College Park, MD, United States |
Allegany College of Maryland | 12401 Willowbrook Rd Cumberland MD 21502 USA |
Anne Arundel Community College | 101 College Pkwy Arnold MD 21012 USA |
Baltimore City Community College | 710 E Lombard St Baltimore MD 21202 USA |
Cecil College Cecil Community College | 1 Seahawk Dr North East MD 21901 USA |
Frostburg State University | 101 Braddock Rd Frostburg MD 21532 USA |
Harford Community College | 401 Thomas Run Rd Bel Air MD 21015 USA |
Howard Community College: Continuing Education | 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia MD 21044 USA |
Kaplan University Hagerstown | 18618 Crestwood Dr Hagerstown MD 21742 USA |
Montgomery College | 51 Mannakee St Rockville MD 20850 USA |
Montgomery College | 7600 Takoma Ave Takoma Park MD 20912 USA |
Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville | 800 S Rolling Rd Catonsville MD 21228 USA |
Essex Community College | 7201 Rossville Blvd Baltimore MD 21237 USA |