Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Maryland
Colleges ranked by six-year graduation rate, from federal data.
Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Maryland26 schools
26 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate. The top 25 are shown.
How this list is made
- Schools in Maryland.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- 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.
- 1
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofitHonor Roll#1 in Maryland
- 94% graduate
- 6,089 undergraduates
- 2
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD · PublicHonor RollExceptional: Compass grade A+
- 93% graduate
- 4,465 undergraduates
- 3
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD · PublicHonor RollTop 5% for graduation
- 89% graduate
- 30,608 undergraduates
- 4
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofitTop 7% for earnings
- 79% graduate
- 3,987 undergraduates
- 5
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofitTop 17% for graduation
- 72% graduate
- 1,324 undergraduates
- 6
St. John's College
Annapolis, MD · Private nonprofitExcellent: Compass grade A-
- 71% graduate
- 488 undergraduates
- 7
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · PublicTop 15% for earnings
- 70% graduate
- 10,490 undergraduates
- 8
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD · PublicExcellent: Compass grade A-
- 70% graduate
- 1,577 undergraduates
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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD · Private nonprofitTop 23% for graduation
- 68% graduate
- 3,028 undergraduates
- 11
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Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · Private nonprofitTop 20% for earnings
- 65% graduate
- 1,873 undergraduates
- 13
Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Private nonprofitTop 19% for earnings
- 65% graduate
- 916 undergraduates
- 14
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- 63% graduate
- 1,665 undergraduates
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Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofitTop 19% for earnings
- 50% graduate
- 686 undergraduates
- 18
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD · PublicGood: Compass grade B-
- 50% graduate
- 3,344 undergraduates
- 19
Capitol Technology University
Laurel, MD · Private nonprofitTop 6% for earnings
- 43% graduate
- 266 undergraduates
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · PublicSolid: Compass grade C+
- 35% graduate
- 2,233 undergraduates
- 24
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · PublicTop 19% for earnings
- 33% graduate
- 50,793 undergraduates
- 25
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD · Private nonprofitTop 20% for earnings
- 29% graduate
- 605 undergraduates
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $18,809 | $10,250 | $87,555 | 94% |
| United States Naval Academy | — | — | — | 93% |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $15,678 | $19,000 | $82,860 | 89% |
| Loyola University Maryland | $30,574 | $27,000 | $82,652 | 79% |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | $42,729 | $26,500 | $45,212 | 72% |
| St. John's College | $45,597 | $27,000 | $51,584 | 71% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $16,467 | $19,500 | $69,960 | 70% |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $18,441 | $21,000 | $60,110 | 70% |
| Towson University | $17,413 | $18,718 | $64,390 | 69% |
| Stevenson University | $26,505 | $26,000 | $62,079 | 68% |
| Salisbury University | $17,743 | $21,000 | $61,515 | 68% |
| Mount St. Mary's University | $22,655 | $25,391 | $64,072 | 65% |
| Washington College | $27,898 | $26,956 | $65,518 | 65% |
| McDaniel College | $21,916 | $25,000 | $60,663 | 63% |
| Goucher College | $22,470 | $26,000 | $53,023 | 57% |
| Hood College | $20,873 | $25,000 | $57,089 | 57% |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | $19,169 | $22,666 | $65,344 | 50% |
| Frostburg State University | $16,715 | $21,105 | $55,493 | 50% |
| Capitol Technology University | $22,102 | $20,264 | $85,035 | 43% |
| Morgan State University | $14,985 | $27,250 | $50,698 | 41% |
| Bowie State University | $19,298 | $22,985 | $54,537 | 38% |
| University of Baltimore | $13,868 | $23,250 | $61,335 | 38% |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $13,338 | $27,000 | $47,697 | 35% |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $22,063 | $21,000 | $65,287 | 33% |
| Washington Adventist University | $18,526 | $30,500 | $64,249 | 29% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 26
- Alaska 5
- Arizona 16
- Arkansas 23
- California 128
- Colorado 26
- Connecticut 26
- Delaware 4
- District of Columbia 9
- Florida 61
- Georgia 60
- Hawaii 6
- Idaho 9
- Illinois 57
- Indiana 45
- Iowa 30
- Kansas 27
- Kentucky 29
- Louisiana 24
- Maine 19
- Massachusetts 67
- Michigan 44
- Minnesota 40
- Mississippi 16
- Missouri 53
- Montana 10
- Nebraska 19
- Nevada 6
- New Hampshire 13
- New Jersey 36
- New Mexico 11
- New York 135
- North Carolina 55
- North Dakota 9
- Ohio 99
- Oklahoma 23
- Oregon 21
- Pennsylvania 118
- Puerto Rico 52
- Rhode Island 11
- South Carolina 35
- South Dakota 11
- Tennessee 43
- Texas 85
- Utah 16
- Vermont 9
- Virginia 51
- Washington 24
- West Virginia 19
- Wisconsin 36
- Wyoming 3