Chesapeake College

Chesapeake College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Wye Mills, Maryland. Chesapeake College was founded in 1965 and now enrolls 2,111 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Chesapeake College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Chesapeake College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Chesapeake College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Chesapeake College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Chesapeake College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Chesapeake College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Chesapeake College on the Student Life page.

Is Chesapeake College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Chesapeake College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Chesapeake College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 52% of students who start at Chesapeake College come back the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Chesapeake College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Chesapeake College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Chesapeake College. Based on this information, how does Chesapeake College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Chesapeake College a good school for you?

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Where is Chesapeake College?

Chesapeake College is located in the rural setting of Wye Mills, Maryland, less than an hour from Baltimore and Washington and DC.

If you want to see Chesapeake College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 50 to Wye Mills, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Chesapeake College and Wye Mills are like without leaving home.

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