James Earl \"Jimmy\" Carter President | United States Naval Academy
James Earl \"Jimmy\" Carter President | United States Naval Academy
Of the eight institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including St. John's College and United States Naval Academy.
At least 13,909 people applied to Anne Arundel County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 15,964 students enrolled in the universities, including 15,885 in undergraduate and 79 in graduate programs. Only 2.7% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (52.8%) and Black or African American (16.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Anne Arundel Community College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 10,192 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Strayer University-Anne Arundel Campus in Anne Arundel County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's College | 982 | 491 | 541 |
| Strayer University-Anne Arundel Campus | -- | -- | -- |
| The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | -- | -- | 198 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | -- | -- | 10,192 |
| Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel | -- | -- | 116 |
| Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie | -- | -- | 81 |
| Cortiva Institute | -- | -- | 386 |
| United States Naval Academy | 12,927 | 1,422 | 4,450 |
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