Cecil College

www.cecil.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,900

2023 Average Net Price

$11,095

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,845

29.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27.9%

72 Graduates

About

Cecil College is a higher education institution located in Cecil County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Cecil College were General Studies (110 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (31 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees).

In 2023, 338 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cecil College. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (264 degrees), 10.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cecil College is $3,900, which is $−4,353 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cecil College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 303 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Cecil College is $3,900, which is $4,353 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,095.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending Cecil College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,900

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Cecil College was $3,900. The cost of tuition at Cecil College is $−4,353 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cecil College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,095

2023 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Cecil College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,095. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Cecil College grew by 11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cecil College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,400

Room and Board

$3,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cecil College was of $6,400 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cecil College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Cecil College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.08% with respect to 2022, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cecil College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cecil College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 303 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Cecil College had a total enrollment of 1,845 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Cecil College is 552 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,293. This means that 29.9% of students enrolled at Cecil College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cecil College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.1% White, 10.2% Black or African American, 8.89% Hispanic or Latino, 4.55% Two or More Races, 1.36% Asian, 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0542% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cecil College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cecil College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,845 students. The full-time enrollment at Cecil College is 552 and the part-time enrollment is 1,293. This means that 29.9% of students enrolled at Cecil College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cecil College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cecil College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Cecil College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cecil College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,348 enrolled students
Black or African American
188 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
164 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cecil College is 73.1% White, 10.2% Black or African American, 8.89% Hispanic or Latino, 4.55% Two or More Races, 1.36% Asian, 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0542% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 15 students (0.813%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 90 more women than men received degrees from Cecil College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cecil College is white (264 degrees awarded). There were 10.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Cecil College is General Studies (110 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (31 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cecil College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (111 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cecil College are Social workers, all other (162,641 people), Other managers (160,998 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (160,619 people), Graphic designers (100,513 people), and Postsecondary teachers (85,866 people).

The most specialized majors at Cecil College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (111 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees), Agriculture (7 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cecil College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Cecil College are Communication Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (111 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees), Agriculture (7 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cecil College are Elementary & secondary schools (413,238 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (345,561 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (215,739 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (155,092 people), and Computer Systems Design (128,218 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cecil College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
110 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
31 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Cecil College was General Studies with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Cecil College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

124

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

214

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Cecil College, which is 0.579 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (214).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cecil College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Cecil College in General Studies, which is 0.507 times less than the 73 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Cecil College in General Studies, which is 1.97 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Cecil College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Cecil College is Female and Two or More Races (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
264 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cecil College is white (264 degrees awarded). There were 10.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

2.07% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
162 degrees awarded
White Male
102 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cecil College is white female (162 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (102 degrees).

Operations

Cecil College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 298k (2.69%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Cecil College had a total salary expenditure of 34.4M. Cecil College employs 19 Professors, 17 Assistant professors and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at Cecil College are Female Professor (12), Female Associate professor (12), and Female Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cecil College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 40 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Endowment

$11.1M

2023 Endowment

34.7%

growth from 2022

Cecil College has an endowment valued at about $11.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Cecil College grew 34.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.29M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cecil College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.3M

2023 Salaries

6.06%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Cecil College paid a median of $16.3M in salaries, which represents 47.3% of their overall expenditure ($34.4M) and a 6.06% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.59% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Cecil College paid a total of $4.2M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cecil College were Professor with 19 employees, Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Associate professor with 17 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cecil College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 40 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cecil College was Female Professor with 12 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cecil College.

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