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Chesapeake College

Wye Mills, MD · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural

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About Chesapeake College

Chesapeake College is a public community college with its main campus in Wye Mills, Maryland, and a satellite campus in Cambridge. It was the first regional community college in the state and serves the five Mid-Shore counties: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot.

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Open

Acceptance

$5,106

Net price

1,320

Enrollment

35%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,106

Average net price

$4,274

In-state tuition

$8,768

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,150

Books & supplies

$10,751

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

0%

Students with federal loans

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,668
$30–48K
$4,152
$48–75K
$6,884
$75–110K
$8,052

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$36,301

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,022

Median earnings (6 yrs)

35%

Graduation rate

63%

Retention rate

59%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,648

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,320

Total enrollment

70%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

54%

First-generation

Gender balance

66% women
34% men

Race & ethnicity

White
62%
Black
14%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Chesapeake College FAQ

Is Chesapeake College a public or private school?

Chesapeake College is a public institution located in Wye Mills, MD.

What is the acceptance rate at Chesapeake College?

Chesapeake College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Chesapeake College cost?

The average annual net price at Chesapeake College is $5,106 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,274 in-state and $8,768 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Chesapeake College?

About 35% of students at Chesapeake College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Chesapeake College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Chesapeake College students earn a median of $36,301 per year.

How many students attend Chesapeake College?

Chesapeake College enrolls about 1,320 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Ccr29872 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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