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Cecil College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 19%

Located in North East, Maryland, Cecil College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Cecil College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Cecil College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Cecil College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Cecil College is reported to be 19%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Cecil College is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maryland is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Cecil College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,070

Cost of attendance at Cecil College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,510

Cost of attendance at Cecil College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Cecil College received on average $3,484 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,484
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 68 28% $3,614 $245,763
Other Federal Grant 130 53% $2,726 $354,363
State Grant/Scholarships 45 18% $2,192 $98,620
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 107 44% $1,432 $153,194
Total Grant & Scholarships 174 71% $3,484 $606,177

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cecil College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cecil College students is 18.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 19.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.0%.

18.8%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • African American 7.7% 2 students
  • white 21.6% 50 students
  • hispanic 13.3% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Cecil College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cecil College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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