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Cecil College

Cecil College

North East, MD · Rural · 1,363 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Situated on a scenic campus in North East, Maryland, Cecil College is best known for providing affordable, high-quality pathways to career success and four-year degrees, with particularly strong, highly respected programs in nursing, cybersecurity, and the fine arts. The student experience is defined by a welcoming, close-knit commuter culture where students actively engage in Seahawks NJCAA athletics, diverse campus clubs, and highly flexible learning options tailored to busy schedules. What truly sets Cecil College apart is its vibrant Milburn Stone Theatre—a premier performing arts center that serves as a cultural hub for the entire county—coupled with its seamless transfer partnerships that guarantee smooth, direct transitions to top Maryland universities.


Wikipedia:Cecil College is a public community college in North East, Maryland in Cecil County.

Location
North East, MD, 21901-1900 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
41 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,700
Out-of-state COA
$19,890
Avg net price
$9,658
In-state tuition
$5,640
Out-of-state tuition
$10,830
Books & supplies
$2,220/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,850
$30–48k
$9,601
$48–75k
$9,102
$75–110k
$12,875
$110k+
$13,157
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
32%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
25%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
45%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,837
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,952
Median debt
$9,536
Monthly loan payment
$101
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,872$11,245
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,260
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
53%
Median family income
$28,227
Independent students
43%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
65%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
10%
Black
12%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$13M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
28%
Avg faculty salary
$7,720/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,533
Federal loan rate
9%

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