Chesapeake College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Chesapeake College is a public community college in Wye Mills, Maryland, enrolling about 1,320 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,106 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,274. Student demographics in federal data include White (62.4%) and Black or African American (13.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,274
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,106 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,320 30.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.03%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,850
- Room & Board: $7,880 annual estimate
Chesapeake College: what the data shows
Common questions about Chesapeake College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chesapeake College?
Chesapeake College is located in Wye Mills, MD (ZIP 21679-0008).
Is Chesapeake College public or private?
Chesapeake College is a Public institution.
How much does Chesapeake College cost?
Published tuition: $4,274 in-state, $8,768 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,106.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,668 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,152 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,884 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,052 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,096.
How big is Chesapeake College?
Total enrollment: 1,320 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,850 students.
About 30% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chesapeake College?
150%-time completion rate: 35.03%.
First-year retention: 63.2%.
What do graduates of Chesapeake College earn?
Median earnings: $35,022 six years after entry; $36,301 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
22.88% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chesapeake College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (72 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (32 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (19 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (18 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (11 completions)
- Computer Science (10 completions)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist (10 completions)
- Environmental Science (9 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (9 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chesapeake College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.03%; median earnings $36,301 at 10 years; net price $5,106. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,274
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chesapeake College was $4,274.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,106
2024 Value
In 2024 Chesapeake College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,106.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,424 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,106 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,096 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,072 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,880 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,150 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,304 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$53,216 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chesapeake College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Chesapeake College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Chesapeake 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 | $3,290 | $6,800 | $8,455 |
| 2014 | $3,458 | $6,968 | $6,720 |
| 2015 | $3,676 | $7,216 | $3,799 |
| 2016 | $3,820 | $7,360 | $4,735 |
| 2017 | $3,818 | $7,328 | $4,334 |
| 2018 | $3,818 | $7,328 | $4,402 |
| 2019 | $3,890 | $7,400 | $4,005 |
| 2020 | $3,890 | $7,400 | $4,118 |
| 2021 | $3,890 | $7,400 | $4,373 |
| 2022 | $4,010 | $8,504 | $4,147 |
| 2023 | $4,010 | $8,504 | $4,178 |
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
Chesapeake College reported total enrollment of about 1,320 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.4%), Black or African American (13.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). About 22.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
30.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chesapeake College in 2024 is 1,320 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,850 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.2%
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 62.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.89% 100% Completion Time
35.03% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.89% of students graduating from Chesapeake College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 50% male / 50% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 41% male / 59% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 5% male / 95% 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 Chesapeake College.
Return on Investment
$36,301 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1677.37% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Chesapeake College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 72 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 32 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 18 completions
5. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 11 completions
6. Computer Science: 10 completions
7. Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 10 completions
8. Environmental Science: 9 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Chesapeake College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chesapeake College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chesapeake College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,279
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,648
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chesapeake College is a public institution located in Wye Mills, 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,320 students. Student body composition includes White (62.4%), Black or African American (13.9%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 35.03%. Approximately 22.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Wye Mills, MD 21679-0008
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.03% graduation rate at Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake College located?
Chesapeake College is located in Wye Mills, MD.
How much does Chesapeake College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,274 and average net price is $5,106 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,880 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chesapeake College?
Chesapeake College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,850 students, White (62.4%), Black or African American (13.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chesapeake College?
About 53.6% of students at Chesapeake College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chesapeake College earn?
Median earnings are $35,022 six years after entry and $36,301 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chesapeake College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 35.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Chesapeake College public or private?
Chesapeake College is a public institution located in Wye Mills, MD.
Is Chesapeake College an HBCU?
No. Chesapeake College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chesapeake College a tribal college?
No. Chesapeake College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chesapeake College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chesapeake College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.8%).
Is Chesapeake College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Chesapeake 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.