Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. President | Loyola University Maryland
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. President | Loyola University Maryland
Of the 13 institutions in the county, eight provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Johns Hopkins University, Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College and Loyola University Maryland.
At least 72,655 people applied to Baltimore city colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 65,785 students enrolled in the universities, including 28,043 in undergraduate and 37,742 in graduate programs. Only 2.2% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Black or African American (41.9%) and white (20.6%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Johns Hopkins University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 31,275 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Baltimore | 150 | 134 | 3,288 |
| Morgan State University | 16,845 | 14,318 | 9,101 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | 1,680 | 1,176 | 1,733 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | 3,139 | 2,511 | 1,952 |
| Holistic Massage Training Institute | -- | -- | 32 |
| Coppin State University | 3,299 | 1,485 | 2,006 |
| Baltimore City Community College | -- | -- | 3,538 |
| All-State Career-Baltimore | -- | -- | 475 |
| Baltimore Studio of Hair Design | -- | -- | 43 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 37,844 | 2,649 | 31,275 |
| Loyola University Maryland | 9,643 | 8,004 | 5,238 |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | -- | -- | 6,931 |
| Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College | 55 | 55 | 173 |
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