Columbia is a city in Maryland and it is the county seat of Howard county. Its population is 103,991. There are 14 colleges near Columbia, Maryland - 7 public and 7 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 12 colleges are in 30 miles from Columbia. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 77,684 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $14,931 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Community College In Columbia |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,836 ($8,136) | Not Offered | 8,643 | 14 to 1 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia In Columbia |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$34,820 | Not Offered | 1,258 | 18 to 1 |
| Baltimore City Community College 13.4 miles from Columbia |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,394 ($3,314) | Not Offered | 4,375 | 14 to 1 |
| Fortis College-Landover 17.3 miles from Columbia |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,522 | Not Offered | 566 | 24 to 1 |
| Montgomery College 17.6 miles from Columbia |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,250 ($10,398) | Not Offered | 18,835 | 18 to 1 |
| Anne Arundel Community College 21.3 miles from Columbia |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,522 ($8,354) | Not Offered | 11,481 | 17 to 1 |
| Saint Michael College of Allied Health 21.5 miles from Columbia |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$19,405 | Not Offered | 136 | 15 to 1 |
| Prince George's Community College 21.6 miles from Columbia |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,762 ($6,314) | Not Offered | 11,473 | 16 to 1 |
| Career Technical Institute 22.5 miles from Columbia |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$19,035 | Not Offered | 232 | 25 to 1 |
| Community College of Baltimore County 22.8 miles from Columbia |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,182 ($7,038) | Not Offered | 16,451 | 16 to 1 |
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts 22.9 miles from Columbia |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$11,600 | Not Offered | 16 | 3 to 1 |
| Carroll Community College 24.0 miles from Columbia |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,158 ($7,278) | Not Offered | 3,337 | 15 to 1 |
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing 27.6 miles from Columbia |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$24,649 | Not Offered | 730 | 31 to 1 |
| Columbia College 28.2 miles from Columbia |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$9,900 | Not Offered | 151 | 12 to 1 |
