Allegany College of Maryland is a lifelong learning community dedicated to excellence in education and responsive to the changing needs of the communities we serve. Our focus is the preparation of individuals in mind, body, and spirit for lives of fulfillment, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society. We are committed to engaging students in rich and challenging learning opportunities within a small college atmosphere that is known for its personal touch.
Allegany College of Maryland (or ACM) is a two-year public community college located in Cumberland, Maryland. It was previously known as Allegany Community College (or ACC).
== History ==
Allegany College of Maryland began operations in 1961 as "Allegany Community College" in an old public school facility (the segregationist era all-black Carver Community School) that had been closed by the Allegany County Board of Education. The College opened with an enrollment of 122 students from Allegany County. In 1969, the College moved to a new campus consisting of seven buildings on a 330 acre (1.3 km²) tract in suburban Cumberland that was partially funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Enrollment reached the 1000 mark in credit programs during the first year on the new campus and community service and continuing education courses and programs began. Since that time, six additional buildings have been added to the Cumberland Campus and two of the original six have been expanded to handle the increased in the number of programs and students.
The College opened two Pennsylvania campuses in 1989 (Somerset County Campus in Somerset, Pennsylvania) and 1990 (Bedford County Campus in Everett, Pennsylvania). It expanded its Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts programs into the Gateway Center located in downtown Cumberland in 2002.
The College now serves over 4,000 credit students and over 12,000 non-credit students. Over 1,200 of these credit students are served at the Pennsylvania campuses.
== Programs ==
The College offers over 50 associate degrees, 17 certificates, and 13 letters of recognition.
The College's men's baseball and basketball teams have been consistently ranked in the top 20 of their respective National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Divisions. The baseball team participated in the NJCAA national tournaments seven times, including a four-year run from 1994-1997. The men's basketball team has participated in the NJCAA national tournament in 1995-96 (finished 2nd), 1997-98, 2000-01 (finished 2nd), 2001-02, and 2003-04.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,894 | $ 5,354 | $ 6,254 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,700 | $ 5,160 | $ 6,060 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 194 | $ 194 | $ 194 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,603 | 54% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 922 | 73% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 819 | 28% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,241 | 52% | |
Any Aid: |
85% |
