Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Maryland
Colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Maryland4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Maryland.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- 63% graduate
- 36% receive Pell Grants
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Goucher College
Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- 57% graduate
- 35% receive Pell Grants
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Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofitTop 19% for earnings
- 50% graduate
- 36% receive Pell Grants
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | $17,413 | $18,718 | $64,390 | 69% |
| McDaniel College | $21,916 | $25,000 | $60,663 | 63% |
| Goucher College | $22,470 | $26,000 | $53,023 | 57% |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | $19,169 | $22,666 | $65,344 | 50% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.