Cecil College
Cecil College is located in North East, Maryland. This community college was established back in 1968. The school serves the community by offering a variety of academic programs at the most reasonable prices possible. Cecil College aims to provide a high-quality education to all who enter the doors. The school has many degree programs as well as certificate opportunities. Students will be able to earn an associate degree in many fields and will even have transfer options when looking to continue their education at a four-year university. Cecil College also offers students many flexible learning options such as eLearning, accelerated studies, and alternate pathways to certain degrees.
The nursing program at Cecil College is held in high regard. There are two different paths of study that students will be able to choose from. There is the practical nursing program which will lead to a certificate and the associate degree nursing program for those who wish to pursue careers as RNs. This program is fully approved by the Maryland State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The associate degree in nursing program also has the distinction of having continuous accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Cecil College also has transfer partnerships with universities that will allow students to pursue advanced degrees in nursing after graduation.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students2,468 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate55% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 48 miles radius of Cecil College
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Harford Community College
18 miles away |
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Salem Community College
26 miles away |
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Brandywine School of Nursing
27 miles away |
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
29 miles away |
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Community College of Baltimore County
34 miles away |
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Delaware County Community College
37 miles away |
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Baltimore City Community College
44 miles away |
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Rowan College at Gloucester County
45 miles away |
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Community College of Philadelphia
47 miles away |
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Reading Area Community College
48 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1984 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $109/credit | |
| In State Students | $203/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $251/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,905 | $9,135 | $11,295 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,630 | $14,210 | $17,570 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,625 | $25,375 | $31,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 73% of Cecil College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,085 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $303 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $904 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $1,062 |
| Federal Student Loans | 26% | $5,157 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,946
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,373 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,962 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,951 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,115 |
| Over $110,000$10,663 |
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Student Population
2,468
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,577
Women
891
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
76% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing.
