Chesapeake College
Chesapeake College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Wye Mills, MD. Chesapeake College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Chesapeake College is $6,608 for Maryland residents and $8,768 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.10% from last year at Chesapeake.
- Total 2,095 students have enrolled in Chesapeake and, of that, 847 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Chesapeake offers 51 programs and 11 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Chesapeake is 35% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Chesapeake College is $6,608 for Maryland residents and $8,768 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.10% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Maryland Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,552 | $7,400 |
| 2022 | $5,552 | $7,400 |
| 2023 | $6,344 | $8,504 |
| 2024 | $6,344 | $8,504 |
| 2025 | $6,608 | $8,768 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Chesapeake College offers 47 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 10 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Chesapeake College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 29 | 5 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 47 | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 5 |
| Business Administration and Management | 3 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 0 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 68 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 27 |
| Business/Commerce | 24 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 9 |
Student Population
Total 2,095 students have enrolled to Chesapeake College. By gender, there are 698 male and 1,397 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.50 to 1.
Chesapeake College offers online degree/certificate programs and 847 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 35 | 15 | 20 |
| Black or African American | 270 | 72 | 198 |
| Hispanic | 237 | 73 | 164 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| White | 1,351 | 481 | 870 |
| Two or More Races | 78 | 24 | 54 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 95 | 25 | 70 |
| Total | 2,095 | 698 | 1,397 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Chesapeake College is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 24%. The average financial aid amount is $2,977 and 66% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Retention Rate | 63% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $2,977 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 51 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 221 |