Chesapeake College
About Chesapeake College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Chesapeake College teaches at Wye Mills, in the middle of Maryland's Eastern Shore, and serves five rural counties. Nursing is its largest program, and better than a quarter of its students transfer on.
Founded
1965
Location
Wye Mills, Maryland
Students
1,320
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
35%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,274
Out-of-state: $8,768
Avg Net Price
$5,106
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$36,301
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
35% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.2%
Transfer Out
28%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
32.7%
$/Student
$12.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 35% graduation rate is below average, but 63.2% 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
$4,274
In-State
$8,768
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,751
After Financial Aid
$5,106
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,668
Receive Grants
22.9%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $4,274/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,106.
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 Chesapeake College fund their education.
While in School
22.9%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,913
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Chesapeake College.
Gender
66%
Female
34%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,320
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.6%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
18.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 66% of the student body. 53.6% 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: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,320
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Chesapeake College fields 4 varsity teams with 88 student athletes, about 7% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
88
7% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
65% / 35%
57
Men
31
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Chesapeake Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$36,301
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
102 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
27 grads
Business/Commerce, General
—
24 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
18 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
—
17 grads
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
—
7 grads
Median earnings are $36K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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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.