Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Maryland by Acceptance Rate 2026
Johns Hopkins University leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 6.4%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Maryland colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 25
- Cheapest net price
- $9,977
- Top earnings 10y
- $87,555
- Public / Private
- 11 / 14
Johns Hopkins University
A- Acceptance
- 6.4%
- Net price
- $18,809
- Earnings 10y
- $87,555
- Acceptance
- 6.4%
University of Maryland-College Park
A- Acceptance
- 44.8%
- Net price
- $15,678
- Earnings 10y
- $82,860
- Acceptance
- 44.8%
Coppin State University
A- Acceptance
- 45.8%
- Net price
- $9,977
- Earnings 10y
- $46,490
- Acceptance
- 45.8%
Washington Adventist University
B- Acceptance
- 46.2%
- Net price
- $18,526
- Earnings 10y
- $64,249
- Acceptance
- 46.2%
St. John's College
D- Acceptance
- 55.2%
- Net price
- $45,597
- Earnings 10y
- $51,584
- Acceptance
- 55.2%
Washington College
C- Acceptance
- 56.9%
- Net price
- $27,898
- Earnings 10y
- $65,518
- Acceptance
- 56.9%
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
A- Acceptance
- 65.7%
- Net price
- $13,572
- Earnings 10y
- $66,330
- Acceptance
- 65.7%
St. Mary's College of Maryland
B- Acceptance
- 68.6%
- Net price
- $18,441
- Earnings 10y
- $60,110
- Acceptance
- 68.6%
Bowie State University
C- Acceptance
- 72.4%
- Net price
- $19,298
- Earnings 10y
- $54,537
- Acceptance
- 72.4%
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
B- Acceptance
- 72.4%
- Net price
- $16,467
- Earnings 10y
- $69,960
- Acceptance
- 72.4%
Mount St. Mary's University
C- Acceptance
- 73.8%
- Net price
- $22,655
- Earnings 10y
- $64,072
- Acceptance
- 73.8%
Capitol Technology University
B- Acceptance
- 74.4%
- Net price
- $22,102
- Earnings 10y
- $85,035
- Acceptance
- 74.4%
Loyola University Maryland
C- Acceptance
- 75.5%
- Net price
- $30,574
- Earnings 10y
- $82,652
- Acceptance
- 75.5%
Maryland Institute College of Art
D- Acceptance
- 76.8%
- Net price
- $42,729
- Earnings 10y
- $45,212
- Acceptance
- 76.8%
Goucher College
C- Acceptance
- 77.7%
- Net price
- $22,470
- Earnings 10y
- $53,023
- Acceptance
- 77.7%
Hood College
C- Acceptance
- 77.8%
- Net price
- $20,873
- Earnings 10y
- $57,089
- Acceptance
- 77.8%
McDaniel College
C- Acceptance
- 77.9%
- Net price
- $21,916
- Earnings 10y
- $60,663
- Acceptance
- 77.9%
University of Baltimore
A- Acceptance
- 78.7%
- Net price
- $13,868
- Earnings 10y
- $61,335
- Acceptance
- 78.7%
Stevenson University
C- Acceptance
- 78.9%
- Net price
- $26,505
- Earnings 10y
- $62,079
- Acceptance
- 78.9%
Towson University
B- Acceptance
- 82%
- Net price
- $17,413
- Earnings 10y
- $64,390
- Acceptance
- 82%
Notre Dame of Maryland University
B- Acceptance
- 82.2%
- Net price
- $19,169
- Earnings 10y
- $65,344
- Acceptance
- 82.2%
Morgan State University
B- Acceptance
- 82.2%
- Net price
- $14,985
- Earnings 10y
- $50,698
- Acceptance
- 82.2%
Salisbury University
B- Acceptance
- 87.5%
- Net price
- $17,743
- Earnings 10y
- $61,515
- Acceptance
- 87.5%
Frostburg State University
B- Acceptance
- 89.2%
- Net price
- $16,715
- Earnings 10y
- $55,493
- Acceptance
- 89.2%
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
B- Acceptance
- 96.4%
- Net price
- $13,338
- Earnings 10y
- $47,697
- Acceptance
- 96.4%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Maryland colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 8.27 (11 public, 14 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 6.4%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Maryland colleges are in this list?
25 Maryland colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.