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Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in Maryland

18 accredited institutions in Maryland offering philosophy & religious studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

18
Colleges
525
Graduates/yr
8
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs in Maryland

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Baltimore
144
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$14,400
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
132
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$9,889
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
33
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$9,238
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Salisbury University
Salisbury
30
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,706
In-State Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Towson University
Towson
30
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$7,382
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Baltimore
Baltimore
27
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$7,442
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg
21
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$45,660
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$16,102
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
21
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$55,480
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,406
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitMaster's
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
18
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$62,840
Tuition
95%
Grad Rate
$156
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
McDaniel College
Westminster
15
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$48,672
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$13,604
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
Morgan State University
Baltimore
15
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$5,587
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City
12
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$12,116
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park
9
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$23,400
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$13,119
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Goucher College
Baltimore
6
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$51,000
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$16,705
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicBachelor's
Frostburg State University
Frostburg
3
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,110
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore
3
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$40,430
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$19,187
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hood College
Frederick
3
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$45,120
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$12,803
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Washington College
Chestertown
3
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$52,146
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$20,047
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Philosophy & Religious Studies in Maryland

Maryland has 18 accredited colleges offering philosophy & religious studies programs, producing 525 graduates annually. Of these, 8 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Maryland residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.