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Frederick Colleges

Frederick Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Frederick

There are at least 3 colleges in Frederick, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 7,674 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,831 full-time students, and a reported 749 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Frederick; see particularly Hagerstown colleges.

The largest schools here include Frederick Community College and Hood College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Maryland Colleges.

Frederick QuickSchools™

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Kaplan College
Frederick, Maryland

Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
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Frederick Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Frederick Community College
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, Maryland 21702-2964

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and humanities, business, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, respiratory care tech, accounting technology, child care management, licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 5,152 students, 3,020 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Hood College
401 Rosemont Ave
Frederick, Maryland 21701

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, interdisciplinary studies, curriculum and instruction, psychology, educational administration, history, media studies, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,522 students, 1,811 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 749 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-610. Math: 490-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Gaithersburg Colleges252,613135 
Hagerstown Colleges336,6873,816 
Westminster Colleges216,7317,0781,324

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