About Garrett College

Founded in 1966, Garrett College. is a college. Located in Maryland, which is a city setting in Maryland, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 754 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Garrett College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 20 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Garrett College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at GCC are considered , with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

59% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 24% were in the top quarter, and 3% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Garrett College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
100%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
25%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
25%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
75%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
75%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
25%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
75%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
50%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
100%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
25%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
25%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
75%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
75%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
25%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
75%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
50%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Garrett College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    5 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    5 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    6 Students rated campus food 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    6 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    6 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 83 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    6 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    6 Students rated local services 2.8 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    6 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Garrett College?

9 Students rated Garrett College

Kylie - 01/25/2023

Garrett College provides newly-graduated high school students with a nice and smooth transition into college life. While there is a lack of some of the common college activities, such as sorority/fraternity groups, football team, etc., there are plenty of other groups and sporting teams that are available to students. The campus is very clean and provides students with a safe, comfortable area to study and hang out with other students. There are wonderful faculty members that are available to help students with any issues or concerns they may be having. The campus is rather small, but the class sizes are also small, so it is never overcrowded. Overall, Garrett College is a very chill and welcoming school that allows students to work towards their degree in a fun and fresh manner.

Lettie - 11/21/2020

Overall this is a great school! Most of the facility contributed to my success while attending. The only reason I am giving three stars is because the housing situation. During COVID-19 the female to male ratio on the campus was very different. So I do not recommend living on campus as a young woman at this time. I also feel I have experienced discrimination as a woman by the RA Life Manager and I am not the only one to attest to this, other female students who work closely with the RA Life Manager said they too have felt uncomfortable about how he has handled some situations. I have heard opinions from male students also agreeing to the fact that the RA Life Manager can be "sexist". So if you are sending your daughter off to college I would just be mindful of this.

Robert - 04/14/2020

Garrett College is a good college especially for a lot of the local kids looking to further there education. It is a nice place to learn and the only downside I would say is that it is just not that big of a school. Most of the professors will help you as much as you need and they male themselves available a lot which is really nice is you are ever having any problems.

Felisha - 01/02/2020

I think Garrett College is an amazing community college for locals, as well as anyone else. Compared to another college I have attended, their communications skills and helpfulness has been outstanding. I have sent multiple emails of questions after questions to the financial aid offices, admissions and aids, professors and registration and they have always gotten back to me very promptly and efficiently. No one has ever complained or just not responded to my emails full of questions rather they are full end questions regarding tuition or something minor regarding an assignment. Garrett College has given me a very pleasant experience with helping me reach my goals and I am very thankful for that.

Garrett College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Garrett College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Garrett College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Through college, I have learned much about myself as a person. So often, the worlds of higher education are accused of making their students conform to a certain way of thinking. While this exists in any experience throughout life, I wouldn't find this to especially be the case with higher learning. What I have found is that college has taught me speak for myself. I have learned to express what I feel with tact and, in the right circumstances, without inhibition. College provides students with a safe, stable environment for them to test their interests, and I have found this has helped me to develop creatively. So college has been a value for me to attend because an intellectual and adventurous side of myself has been discovered that might otherwise go unnoticed. College has not given me a distaste for education, but has instead helped me realize and cherish the importance of knowledge. Through mentors in colloege, I plan on pursuing my dreams and aspirations to the fullest.

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  3. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It is the only college in my area. It is best known for letting Garrett County residents go to college free for two years.

    Read all  1 answers

  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It has a rural basis, yet they utilize this location as a benefit--offering unique degree programs that cater to unique interests of students who find themselves here.

    Read all  1 answers

  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The staff are ready and waiting to help the excelling students to achieve at a high level. I have been offered a plethera of opportunities, by professors, to take my learning and personal growth to the next level. This is all made possible by the small and personal classes.

    Read all  1 answers

  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I have had several bad experiences while being here. Some of the administration seems to not want to help students as much as they should. I have dealt wit alot of confusion there and thats why I would like to go elsewhere now.

    Read all  1 answers

  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who has an interest in the outdoors and wants to escape the confines of modern cities. This school offers unique oppertunities for development and learning that should interest students who want a college experience that is small and hands on.

    Read all  1 answers

  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The level of academic expectancy is a little below my level. I would personally like to be pushed to or beyond the limits of my personal abilities in order to have maximum intellectual growth. Most of the courses at Garrett College did not present themselves as a great challenge to me.

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

51%

female

49%

male

754

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

28%

Out-Of-State

71%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

19%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
25%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
69%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

97% of students attending Garrett College receive some sort of financial aid. 61% were awarded federal grants. While 41% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$8,316

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$7,900

Room and Board

17,616

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,440
$30 - $48K
$6,945
$48 - $75K
$7,897
$75 - $110K
$9,752
$110K & UP
$11,197

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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