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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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