La Plata is a city in Maryland and it is the county seat of Charles county. Its population is 9,631. There are 6 colleges near La Plata, Maryland - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from La Plata. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 179,972 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $15,693 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 87.48% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,270.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Maryland 2.7 miles from La Plata |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,450 ($7,350) | Not Offered | 5,062 | 16 to 1 |
| Northern Virginia Community College 25.2 miles from La Plata |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,410 ($5,891) | Not Offered | 56,457 | 31 to 1 |
| Prince George's Community College 25.7 miles from La Plata |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,762 ($6,314) | Not Offered | 11,473 | 16 to 1 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus 26.9 miles from La Plata |
Public four-years |
$12,336 ($8,136) | $12,132 ($9,882) | 63,012 | 21 to 1 |
| George Mason University 27.4 miles from La Plata |
Public four-years |
$38,688 ($14,220) | $40,308 ($17,964) | 39,766 | 16 to 1 |
| University of the District of Columbia 28.7 miles from La Plata |
Public four-years |
$12,514 ($5,662) | $18,118 ($9,604) | 4,202 | 8 to 1 |
