Sojourner–Douglass College

Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Est. 1972 · Private University

Afrocentric private college for adult learners in Baltimore, closed in 2015.

  • Founded in 1972 as part of the Antioch Network; became independent in 1980
  • Private nonprofit institution focused on educating mature students
  • Located in Baltimore, Maryland with satellite campuses across Maryland and Nassau, Bahamas
  • Offered bachelor's degrees and master's in applied social science
  • Lost accreditation June 30, 2015; permanently closed for instruction
  • Named after abolitionists Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass

Academics

Sojourner–Douglass College offered bachelor's degree programs designed for adult learners and a master's degree in applied social science. The institution was accredited by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and organized around an Afrocentric focus of study. Programs were tailored to serve mature students seeking higher education.

Campus & Operations

The college operated from an urban main campus in Baltimore and maintained satellite locations in Annapolis, Cambridge, Salisbury, Owings Mills, and Lanham, Maryland, as well as Nassau, Bahamas. In 2003, the college acquired the historic Eastern Female High School building in Baltimore. The main campus comprised 185,703 square feet, with an additional 34,761-square-foot administrative building.

Closure & Accreditation Loss

Sojourner–Douglass College faced persistent financial difficulties that threatened its accreditation. In March 2014, it was placed on 'show cause' status by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The college's accreditation was revoked effective June 30, 2015, and the institution ceased instruction. The college pursued legal action against the accreditor but was unsuccessful in restoring its status. The Nassau satellite campus closed July 29, 2016, and the Baltimore main building was sold in foreclosure auction in 2017.

Founded
1972
Type
Private University
Courses
2
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationAntioch College (1972–1978), Antioch University (1978–1980)
Websitehttps://web.archive.org/*/http://sdc.edu/
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
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Total intake
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Housing
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Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources