Andréa Backman, PhD President | Strayer University
Andréa Backman, PhD President | Strayer University
Of the 13 institutions in the county, six provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore, Goucher College and Towson University.
At least 37,140 people applied to Baltimore County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 56,112 students enrolled in the universities, including 48,414 in undergraduate and 7,698 in graduate programs. In total 7.3% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (38.6%) and Black or African American (31.8%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Towson University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 19,793 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Strayer University-White Marsh Campus in Baltimore County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 11,534 | 9,343 | 13,991 |
| North American Trade Schools | -- | -- | 612 |
| Institute of Health Sciences | -- | -- | 131 |
| Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex | -- | -- | 41 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 72 | 52 | 422 |
| Strayer University-White Marsh Campus | -- | -- | -- |
| Towson University | 17,770 | 14,038 | 19,793 |
| Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore | 25 | 25 | 86 |
| Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills | -- | -- | 125 |
| Fortis Institute-Towson | -- | -- | 382 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | -- | -- | 15,319 |
| Goucher College | 2,946 | 2,357 | 1,727 |
| Stevenson University | 4,793 | 4,026 | 3,483 |
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