Cecil College

Overview

Cecil College, located in North East, Maryland, provides a notable educational setting near the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay and within proximity to major urban centers such as Baltimore and Philadelphia. Founded in 1968, the public community college stands on a campus notable for its contemporary architecture and natural surroundings, imparting a serene academic atmosphere. Cecil offers a diverse range of associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses, catering particularly to those interested in fields such as Nursing, Business, and the Fine Arts. The institution is characterized by an open admissions policy, welcoming a broad spectrum of students annually. While Cecil College does not offer on-campus housing, it facilitates an environment focused on commuter students. The college is not distinguished for an intensive athletic program, thus it does not emphasize intercollegiate sports in its institutional identity.

Cecil College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  547 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,276 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $7,290 plus fees of $1,020.