The Best Maryland Big Colleges

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Maryland as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have total enrollment of 20,000 or more. Leading the list for 2027 is Johns Hopkins University. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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Johns Hopkins University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 30,210 total enrollment

Johns Hopkins is a highly selective private university known for undergraduate biomedical engineering, public health, and international studies. Most undergraduates study on the Homewood campus in north Baltimore.

#10 Best Colleges in America 10/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1520-1570
  • Avg GPA 3.92
  • Acceptance Rate 6%
  • Net Price $26,017
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University of Maryland College Park Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • College Park, MD
  • 4.8 | 6 reviews
  • 41,725 total enrollment

UMD is a large public university known for undergraduate computer science, engineering, and journalism. The College Park campus sits just outside Washington, D.C.

#8 Best Public Universities in America 9/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1400-1530
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.84
  • Acceptance Rate 45%
  • Net Price $16,581
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