Chesapeake Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,608
- Out-of-State Tuition: $8,768
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Chesapeake:
- Total Enrollment: 2,095, including 847 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 33.3% men, 66.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 35%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 24%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 63%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 51 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 11 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
Chesapeake Overview
Chesapeake College (Chesapeake) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Wye Mills, MD. It is classified as suburban-serving Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The Chesapeake's tuition & fees is $6,608 for Maryland residents and $8,768 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $2,977.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,095 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Chesapeake College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Chesapeake College is $6,608 for in-state students and $8,768 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,883 for Maryland residents and $9,040 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,608 | $8,768 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,883 | $9,040 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Chesapeake College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Chesapeake
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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