Cecil College
About Cecil College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Cecil College teaches in North East, Maryland, at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1968
Location
North East, Maryland
Students
1,363
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
37.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,640
Out-of-state: $10,830
Avg Net Price
$9,658
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,952
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
37.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61.6%
Transfer Out
17%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
27.8%
$/Student
$10.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 37.4% graduation rate is below average, but 61.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,640
In-State
$10,830
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,220
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,700
After Financial Aid
$9,658
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,850
Receive Grants
26.8%
Take Loans
8.5%
Tuition is $5,640/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,658.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Cecil College fund their education.
While in School
26.8%
Get Grants
Free money
8.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$28,227
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,536
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$101/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,536, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Cecil College.
Gender
64.3%
Female
36%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,363
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.3%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
25.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 64% of the student body. 53.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,363
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Cecil College fields 5 varsity teams with 89 student athletes, about 7% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
89
7% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
66% / 34%
59
Men
30
Women
3
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Cecil Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,952
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
111 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
31 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
25 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
—
13 grads
Psychology, General
—
13 grads
Design and Applied Arts
—
12 grads
Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $44K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.