Cecil College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Cecil College is a public community college in North East, Maryland, enrolling about 1,363 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,658 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,640. Student demographics in federal data include White (69.1%) and Black or African American (11.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,640
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,658 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,363 35.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.44%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 9.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 27.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,191
- Room & Board: $13,766 annual estimate
Cecil College: what the data shows
Common questions about Cecil College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cecil College?
Cecil College is located in North East, MD (ZIP 21901-1900).
Is Cecil College public or private?
Cecil College is a Public institution.
How much does Cecil College cost?
Published tuition: $5,640 in-state, $10,830 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,658.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,850 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,601 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,102 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,875 |
| $110,001+ | $13,157 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,560.
How big is Cecil College?
Total enrollment: 1,363 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,191 students.
About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cecil College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.44%.
First-year retention: 61.6%.
What do graduates of Cecil College earn?
Median earnings: $39,837 six years after entry; $43,952 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,536.
26.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cecil College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (101 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (43 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (20 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (17 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (16 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (16 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (14 completions)
- Design and Visual Communications, General (12 completions)
- Social Work (10 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cecil College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.44%; median earnings $43,952 at 10 years; net price $9,658. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cecil College was $5,640.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,658
2024 Value
In 2024 Cecil College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,658.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$38,632 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,658 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,560 4-Year In-State Tuition
$43,320 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,766 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,220 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,626 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$86,504 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cecil College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cecil College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cecil College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,510 | $7,560 | $7,464 |
| 2014 | $3,660 | $7,710 | $6,849 |
| 2015 | $3,660 | $7,710 | $8,432 |
| 2016 | $3,870 | $7,920 | $7,168 |
| 2017 | $4,005 | $8,265 | $7,168 |
| 2018 | $4,500 | $9,210 | $9,508 |
| 2019 | $4,650 | $9,480 | $8,085 |
| 2020 | $4,740 | $9,480 | $8,817 |
| 2021 | $4,770 | $9,510 | $9,226 |
| 2022 | $4,920 | $9,510 | $9,283 |
| 2023 | $5,370 | $9,960 | $10,097 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cecil College reported total enrollment of about 1,363 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.1%), Black or African American (11.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). About 26.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
35.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cecil College in 2024 is 1,363 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,191 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 69.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.92% 100% Completion Time
37.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.92% of students graduating from Cecil College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 43% male / 57% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cecil College.
Return on Investment
$9,536 Median Student Debt
$43,952 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1037.71% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cecil College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 48 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 101 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 43 completions
3. Health Professions and Related Programs: 20 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 17 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 16 completions
6. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 16 completions
7. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 14 completions
8. Design and Visual Communications, General: 12 completions
9. Social Work: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Cecil College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cecil College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cecil College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 27.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,720
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,533
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cecil College is a public institution located in North East, MD, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Programs. Enrollment is approximately 1,363 students. Student body composition includes White (69.1%), Black or African American (11.9%), Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.44%. Approximately 26.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
North East, MD 21901-1900
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.44% graduation rate at Cecil College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cecil College located?
Cecil College is located in North East, MD.
How much does Cecil College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,640 and average net price is $9,658 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,766 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cecil College?
Cecil College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,191 students, White (69.1%), Black or African American (11.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cecil College?
About 53.3% of students at Cecil College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cecil College earn?
Median earnings are $39,837 six years after entry and $43,952 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cecil College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cecil College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,536.
Is Cecil College public or private?
Cecil College is a public institution located in North East, MD.
Is Cecil College an HBCU?
No. Cecil College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cecil College a tribal college?
No. Cecil College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cecil College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cecil College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.5%).
Is Cecil College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cecil College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Maryland trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.