Central College

2015 Fact Sheet

Mission:

Central College strives to mold students into effective leaders and engaged citizens by providing
excellence in education, research and service. Our students receive high-quality and affordable
education in a learning environment led by a world-class faculty. We cultivate their capacity for
life-long learning, foster independent and original research, and bring the benefits of discovery to the
world. Central College responds to the needs of a diverse community through creative activity and
continued engagement.

710 East Lombard Street

Baltimore, MD 21215

Telephone: (410) 423 - 8795

www.centralcollege.edu

Academics at Central College

4,500 Full-time students in Baltimore

825 Full-time students in Frederick
1,200 Part-time, evening and

When Central College opened in 1902 it could fit all 35 students into one classroom. Now, the
student population has increased to 6,585 and would require more than 186 classrooms to fit all of
its students. Not only has the student population increased, but Central College constantly works to
improve and add new programs to the curriculum.
Programs of focus include:
English
Mathematics


Science: Plant Biology, Anatomy and Applied Chemistry


Business/Marketing


Computer Science

1,203

Frederick Campus Increases Opportunites for Maryland

QUICK FACTS
STUDENTS

weekend-seminar programs
Graduates 2014-15

75% Live within a 150-mile radius

40% Live in Baltimore
60% Live on campus
FINANCES

$860,000

$425,000

Net Income Growth

in 2014-15
Annual Fund Growth
in 2014-15

Central College is committed to providing quality programs to all individuals looking to further their
education. To service the particular needs of central Maryland residents, the annex campus, located in
Frederick, was opened to emphasize continued education degrees. The program is designed to allow
students academic flexibility around their work schedules and family commitments. The campus also
offers a full-time day care for the children of current students.
The structure of annex campus programs ensures students at the annex campus receive the same
educational opportunities available to main campus students. Students participate in a sophisticated
online network and interact with faculty at the Baltimore campus. Similar experiments in online
education have been modeled after this program because of its success for Central College students.

Remedial Education Program to Raise Education Standards

The Maryland Educational Research Foundation has selected Central College to participate in
an Early Support program that is expected to raise educational standards for Central College and
improve graduation rates in throughout Maryland. The college will develop education programs
to bring high school juniors and seniors deemed to be academically marginal up to college levels
academics. Students will attend classes developing reading, writing, math and computer skills in
interactive classrooms throughout Maryland. Central College has also agreed to accept and give
financial aid to students who perform satisfactorily in the program.

Dedication to the Baltimore Community

Central College was the first institution of higher education in the Baltimore area and today continues
its commitment to the community through service and involvement. All students are required to
participate in a minimum of 12 credit hours of approved community service activities prior to
graduation. These service projects must be undertaken within a 50 mile radius from the Central
College main campus in Baltimore.
Carly Jimeson, Public Relations Director - 2114 Poe Hall - cjimeson@cc.edu - (443) 742 4479