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Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD·Public·8,570 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for in-state Maryland residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,570 students.

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8,570
Students
$15,929
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$42,200
Earnings
10 yr
$6,250
Debt

About This School

Anne Arundel Community College is a public institution located in Arnold, Maryland with approximately 8,570 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,929 per year. Typical graduates earn $42,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is a public community college in Arnold, Maryland. The college was founded in 1961 and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The community college offers letters of recognition, 46 associate degree programs, and 62 certificate programs through its five schools.

This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in the Arnold, MD area — with a median graduation debt of just $6,250, you're unlikely to leave buried in loans regardless of your program. The 46 associate degree programs and 62 certificates offer real flexibility, whether you're transferring to a four-year school or building job-ready skills quickly. The one honest caution: median earnings of $42,200 a decade out suggest that long-term outcomes depend heavily on what you do *after* AACC, so have a clear transfer or career plan before enrolling.

Founded
1961
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions19%
Business & Marketing18%
Computer Science16%
Education3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Engineering2%
Mathematics0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Edward SnowdenTravis Pastrana

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,178
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,330
Avg Net Price
$15,929
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$6,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$34,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White48%
Black20%
Hispanic/Latino13%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,570 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Anne Arundel Community College

101 College Pky

Arnold, MD 21012-1895

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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