Campus & Student Life at Community College of Baltimore County

Home to about 17,573 undergraduates in 2020, CCBC is a large, public college located in Baltimore, Maryland. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, CCBC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by CCBC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our CCBC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

CCBC Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit CCBC Disability Services.

CCBC for the Military

While not a "service academy", CCBC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit CCBC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our CCBC for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Community College of Baltimore County

CCBC does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Community College of Baltimore County

CCBC has a comparatively large, student body. There were 17,573 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,901 (27.9%). Part-time attendance was 12,672 (72.1%).

Community College of Baltimore County is Ranked #1,364 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, CCBC is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank CCBC #1364 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at CCBC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the CCBC Diversity Guide.

Community College of Baltimore County Competes in the NJCAA

CCBC has a total of 337 student athletes, 209 men and 128 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Community College of Baltimore County Athletics