Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Maryland

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Bowie State University (Bowie, MD): Public liberal arts and technology university
Capitol Technology University (Laurel, MD): Private science and technology university
Coppin State University (Baltimore, MD): Public historically Black comprehensive university
Frostburg State University (Frostburg, MD): Public comprehensive university
Goucher College (Baltimore, MD): Private liberal arts college

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Hood College (Frederick, MD): Private liberal arts college
Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD): Private research university

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Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, MD): Private Catholic liberal arts university

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Maryland Institute College of Art (Baltimore, MD): Private art and design college
McDaniel College (Westminster, MD): Private liberal arts and sciences college
Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD): Public historically Black research university
Mount St. Mary's University (Emmitsburg, MD): Private Catholic liberal arts university
Ner Israel Rabbinical College (Baltimore, MD): Private Jewish education college
Notre Dame of Maryland University (Baltimore, MD): Private liberal arts university for women
Salisbury University (Salisbury, MD): Public comprehensive university
St. John's College (Annapolis, MD): Private liberal arts college
St. Mary's College of Maryland (St. Mary's City, MD): Public honors liberal arts college
Stevenson University (Stevenson, MD): Private liberal arts and career-focused university

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Towson University (Towson, MD): Public comprehensive university
United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD): Public science and military college
University of Baltimore (Baltimore, MD): Public career-focused university
University of Maryland, Baltimore (Baltimore, MD): Public health and law research university
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD): Public research university
University of Maryland, College Park (College Park, MD): Public land-grant research university
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (Princess Anne, MD): Public historically Black land-grant research university

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University of Maryland, Global Campus (Adelphi, MD): Public comprehensive virtual college
Washington Adventist University (Takoma Park, MD): Private Christian liberal arts university
Washington College (Chestertown, MD): Private liberal arts college

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Are you thinking about attending college in the Free State? You can check out all the four-year colleges and universities in Maryland right here.

Maryland provides students with a vibrant mix of academic rigor, historical depth, and access to dynamic career opportunities. The state's proximity to Washington, DC, gives students access to unique internship and networking opportunities in government, research, and business. On the other hand, college towns like Baltimore and College Park are lively and filled with cultural attractions, diverse dining options, and rich history. Maryland’s scenic landscapes—from the Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mountains—offer outdoor activities like sailing, hiking, and camping. With its strong academics, professional opportunities, and cultural vibrancy, Maryland offers students a dynamic and impactful college experience.

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