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La Plata Colleges and Schools

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than La Plata; see particularly Capitol Heights, and Upper Marlboro colleges.

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Of Note For College Students

  • Housing and buildings in La Plata tend to be newer than most.

La Plata Open Admission Colleges

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

College of Southern Maryland
8730 Mitchell Rd
La Plata, Maryland 20646-0910

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and humanities, accounting technology, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, business, business management, information technology, criminal justice and administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,741 students, 4,653 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.

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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
Capitol Heights Colleges14,138167 

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