How much has Cecil's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

42.92%

In-State

40.47%

Out-of-State

Cecil's tuition & fees has increased from $7,710 (2015) to $10,830 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 40.47% over the past 10 years.

The 2025 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2025) at Cecil College.

Cecil's tuition increase rate is higher than the Maryland's average increase rate of 26.28%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 56.24% from 2015 ($19,610).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Cecil's COA is $30,639, which is increased by 9.05% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Cecil's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$18,260$19,610-
2016-17 --$18,470$19,8201.07%
2017-18 --$19,425$20,8655.27%
2018-19 --$20,310$21,8104.53%
2019-20 --$20,950$22,4803.07%
2020-21 --$21,040$22,480
2021-22 --$28,680$30,12033.99%
2022-23 --$22,410$23,610-21.61%
2023-24 --$26,896$28,09619.00%
2024-25 --$28,899$30,6399.05%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 40.47% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $9,240. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Cecil College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$6,360$7,710-
2016-17$6,570$7,9202.72%
2017-18$6,825$8,2654.36%
2018-19$7,710$9,21011.43%
2019-20$7,950$9,4802.93%
2020-21$8,040$9,480
2021-22$8,070$9,5100.32%
2022-23$8,310$9,510
2023-24$8,760$9,9604.73%
2024-25$9,090$10,8308.73%
Cecil College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,220, and it has increased 16.84% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,900-
2016-17$1,900
2017-18$2,40026.32%
2018-19$2,400
2019-20$2,400
2020-21$2,400
2021-22$9,510296.25%
2022-23$3,000-68.45%
2023-24$2,000-33.33%
2024-25$2,22011.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 72.05% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Cecil College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$10,000-
2016-17$10,000
2017-18$10,2002.00%
2018-19$10,200
2019-20$10,6003.92%
2020-21$10,600
2021-22$11,1004.72%
2022-23$11,100
2023-24$16,13645.37%
2024-25$17,5899.00%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Cecil College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Cecil College$10,830
($9,090)		$9,960
($8,760)		8.73%
Montgomery College$14,250
($10,398)		$14,250
($10,398)		-
Community College of Baltimore County$10,182
($7,038)		$10,062
($6,918)		1.19%
Anne Arundel Community College$11,522
($8,354)		$11,330
($8,186)		1.69%
Prince George's Community College$8,762
($6,314)		$8,642
($6,194)		1.39%
Howard Community College$10,836
($8,136)		$10,107
($7,920)		7.21%

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