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Allegany College of Maryland
Allegany College of Maryland is a public two-year community college in Cumberland, Maryland. With over 2,600 students and diverse programs, it offers affordable education centered on student success.
Cumberland, MDTown: Remote
$9,279AVG NET PRICE
2,665STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Allegany College of Maryland Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Allegany College of Maryland serves as a public two-year institution located in Cumberland, Maryland. Founded in 1961 originally as Allegany Community College, the school operates under the accreditation of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Its mission focuses on delivering diverse and relevant education within a supportive community designed to transform lives and strengthen local areas.
The campus character emphasizes guided pathways to help students find their path through all majors and programs available. Academic offerings include 48 two-year degree programs, numerous certificate programs, and letters of recognition, alongside extensive career and technical education options. The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1 with an average class size of 14 students.
Located in Garrett County, the college extends its reach through additional sites including a Bedford County campus and various workforce development centers across the region. Student life is enriched by athletic teams such as baseball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball, which have achieved significant success in national tournaments. The surrounding area provides access to resources like the Culinaire Cafe and partnerships with local technical centers for specialized training.
AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
Founded1961
SettingTown: Remote
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
Prospective students can apply to Allegany College of Maryland through its admissions advising center which offers orientation and placement test registration services. The institution serves both full-time and part-time attendees with options for credit programs and professional noncredit courses. Financial assistance is available as 89% of the student body receives some form of aid while maintaining an affordable education model.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$9,080/yr
Out-of-state: $12,080/yr. Maryland residents pay roughly 25% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$9,279/yr
▲ 10% since 2020-2186% receive aid
Average aid package $4,044.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Academics at Allegany College of Maryland focus on diverse and relevant education centered around student success in a supportive community. The college offers 48 two-year degree programs along with certificate and letter of recognition programs to meet varied career goals.
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
First-year retention
62%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
0
Undergraduate majors and programs
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
208
Setting
Town: Remote
IN CONTEXT
Allegany College of Maryland vs. peer institutions
How Allegany College of Maryland compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Allegany College of Maryland
$9,279
SUNY Adirondack
$9,844
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$38,476
Working after 10 yrs
85.1%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
63.7%
63.7% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Allegany College of Maryland.