Chesapeake College

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School Overview

General Information

Admission Office

Box 8

1000 College Circle

Wye Mills, MD 21679-0008

(410) 822-5400

Fax: (410) 827-5878



Contact: Kathy Petrichenko

Dean of Recruitment
Main Address

Box 8

Wye Mills, MD 21679

(410) 822-5400

www.chesapeake.edu
Size

Total undergrads: 2,622

Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,038

Setting

Rural setting

Rural community (under 2,500)

Commuter campus

Degrees offered:
Associate

Admissions Information

Application Fee

College has an application fee: No

Admissions Policies/Requirements

Admission to radiological technology, surgical technology, physical therapist assistant and nursing programs based on specific high school courses, cumulative grade point averages, and/or test scores.


College Majors

Business, Management, & Marketing

Accounting A,C
Administrative/Secretarial Services A,C
Business – General A
Business Administration/Management C
Management Information Systems A,C
Tourism/Travel Services A

Computer & Information Sciences

Computer/Information Sciences – General A
Information Sciences/Systems C

Education

Early Childhood Education C
Education – General A
Elementary Education A
Secondary Education A

Engineering Technologies

Drafting and Design Technology A,C
Electrical Engineering Technologies C
Manufacturing Technologies A

Family & Consumer Sciences

Child Care Management A,C

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Emergency Medical Technology C
Medical Radiologic Technology A
Medical Records Technology A
Mental Health Services Technology A,C
Nursing (RN) A
Physical Therapy Assistance A
Surgical Technology C

Law & Legal Studies

Paralegal/Legal Assistance A,C

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Liberal Arts & Sciences A

Mechanic & Repair Technologies

Aircraft Mechanics A,C
Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics C

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

Health/Physical Fitness C

Psychology

Psychology – General A

Public Administration & Services

Human Services C

Security & Protective Services

Criminal Justice Studies A
Police Science A,C

Social Sciences

Social Sciences – General A

Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:

    A = Associate degree
    B = Bachelor’s degree
    C = Certificate or diploma

*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.

Chesapeake College Highlights

School Information

Phone Number: (410) 822-5400
Website: https://www.chesapeake.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Apply Online: https://www.chesapeake.edu/admissions/apply
Address: 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD 21679-0008
Setting: Rural: Distant
Campus Housing: No

Students & Programs

Student Population: 2,184
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): %
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
Distance Learning Programs: Yes
Distance Learning Students*: 1,048 (48% of total students)
Degree Levels Offered: Certificates, Associates

* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course

Tuition & Financial Aid*

In-state Tuition: $5,552
Out-of-state Tuition: $7,400
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: $3,831

* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Chesapeake College Programs

See the degree programs that are offered at Chesapeake College.

Degree Name Cert Assoc Bach Mast Doct
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences 2
Architecture and Related Services 1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 1
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 44
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services 11
Education 17
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields 21
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences 21
Health Professions and Related Programs 46
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service 11
Legal Professions and Studies 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 13
Natural Resources and Conservation 11
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 21
Personal and Culinary Services 1
Visual and Performing Arts 1
Grand total 2231

* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates

Tuition & Financial Aid

See what it costs to enroll at Chesapeake College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.

Undergraduate Student Tuition

Average tuition and fees for academic year:

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
In-state $5,552
Out-of-state $7,400
Books and supplies $986

Graduate Student Tuition

Average tuition and fees for academic year:

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
In-state $0
Out-of-state $0

Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019

Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid Number Receiving Aid % Receiving Aid Avg. Amt. of Aid
Any student financial aid 183 73%
Grant or scholarship aid 176 71% $3,831
Student loan aid 4 2% $9,058

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid Number Receiving Aid % Receiving Aid Avg. Amt. of Aid
Grant or scholarship aid 1,034 50% $3,330
Federal student loans 0 0% $0

Admissions & Enrollment

See the admission requirements for Chesapeake College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Chesapeake College students.

Admissions Considerations

Required Recommended Optional
Secondary school GPA
Secondary school rank
Secondary school record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Chesapeake College Enrollment, Fall 2020

Total Enrollment 2,184
Undergraduate enrollment 2,184
Graduate enrollment 0

Undergraduate Attendance

Undergraduate Gender

Undergraduate Age

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Undergraduate Distance Education

Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education

Graduate Distance Education

Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education

Chesapeake College Accreditation

This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Specialized institution accreditations:

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
    • Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
    • Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
    • Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
  • Maryland Board of Nursing
    • Registered Nursing Programs
    • Practical Nursing Programs

*General information for this school has been gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) database, a service provided by the U.S. Department of Education. CollegeAtlas.org does not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.

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