Chesapeake College

Chesapeake College Overview

Chesapeake College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Wye Mills, Maryland. Chesapeake College was founded in 1965 and now enrolls around 2,184 students a year, including 2,184 undergraduate students.

Student Activities at Chesapeake College

Interested in music or performing? At Chesapeake College you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

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.

2022 Chesapeake College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered

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Is Chesapeake College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better sense of what Chesapeake College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Chesapeake College

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

Approximately 52% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Chesapeake Collegeare still enrolled their sophomore 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 Outcomes for Chesapeake College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Chesapeake College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Chesapeake College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Chesapeake College

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

For information on Chesapeake College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out 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, is Chesapeake College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Chesapeake College a good school for you?

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Where is Chesapeake College Located?

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, be sure to 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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