Average

Score: 46/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

35/100 · earnings-weighted

Cecil College

2-Year Public

📍 North East, Maryland 21901

🌐 www.cecil.edu/

Cecil College — tuition $7,290 in-state, $8,490 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 28%

Outcomes

43/100

Affordability

72/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

31/100

Prestige

18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,845

Total Enrollment

28%

Graduation Rate

57%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$11,095

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Cecil College ▼

41% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$396,332

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,839

1-Year Change

+1.5%

See full rental market data for 21901 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Cecil College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,952

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$39,837

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$9,536

Median debt at graduation

37.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

26.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Cecil College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $396,332
Avg rent near campus: $1,839/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21920 (4.6% cap, Elkton)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,290	$8,490

Financial Aid

76%

Receive Any Aid

42%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$11,095

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$8,923
$30,001 - $48,000	$11,172
$110,001+	$6,666

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 101 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 43 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 20 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 17 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 16 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 16 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 14 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 12 grads/yr Social Work 10 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 7 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 6 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 6 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6 grads/yr Mathematics, General 5 grads/yr Engineering, General 5 grads/yr Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 4 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Cecil College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

1,845

Total Students

64%

Women

50%

Traditional Age (18-24)

41%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 73%

Hispanic 9%

Black 10%

Asian 1%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 41%

With Family 59%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~749 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 25%

Hybrid (Some Online) 59%

Fully Online 16%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%

25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Cecil College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Cecil College?

Tuition at Cecil College is $7,290 for in-state students and $8,490 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,095.

What is the graduation rate at Cecil College?

The graduation rate at Cecil College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Cecil College a good school?

Cecil College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Cecil College?

Cecil College has a total enrollment of 1,845 students.

Is there rental demand near Cecil College?

Yes! Approximately 41% of students at Cecil College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 749 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the North East area.

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