Cecil College

www.cecil.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,900

4% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$9,996

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

3.96%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

1,823

30% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

27.7%

76 Graduates

About

Cecil College is a higher education institution located in Cecil County, MD. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Cecil College were General Studies (97 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (32 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees).

In 2022, 380 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cecil College. 61.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (319 degrees), 16.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cecil College is $3,900, which is $−4,212 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Cecil College was 3.96%, corresponding to 11 out of the 278 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Cecil College is $3,900, which is $4,212 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,996.

In 2022, 65% of undergraduate students attending Cecil College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,900

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Cecil College was $3,900. The cost of tuition at Cecil College is $−4,212 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$9,996

2022 Value

7.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Cecil College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,996. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Cecil College grew by 7.8%.

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

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cecil College was of $6,400 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Cecil College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 4.41% with respect to 2021, when 68% 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.

3.96%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Cecil College was 3.96%, which represents 11 out of the 278 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 1,823 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Cecil College is 547 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,276. This means that 30% of students enrolled at Cecil College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cecil College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.8% White, 9.43% Black or African American, 7.73% Hispanic or Latino, 4.61% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 0.329% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.219% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cecil College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.2%), followed by White Male (31.4%) and Black or African American Male (5.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cecil College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,823 students. The full-time enrollment at Cecil College is 547 and the part-time enrollment is 1,276. This means that 30% of students enrolled at Cecil College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

69%

2022 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Cecil College had a retention rate higher 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 (2022)

White
1,345 enrolled students
Black or African American
172 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
141 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cecil College is 73.8% White, 9.43% Black or African American, 7.73% Hispanic or Latino, 4.61% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 0.329% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.219% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 24 students (1.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 88 more women than men received degrees from Cecil College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cecil College is white (319 degrees awarded). There were 16.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Cecil College is General Studies (97 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (32 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (16 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (97 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (187,088 people), Other managers (168,996 people), Police officers (141,836 people), Graphic designers (99,234 people), and Secondary school teachers (89,189 people).

The most specialized majors at Cecil College in 2022 are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (97 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), and Protective Services (14 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (16 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (97 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), and Protective Services (14 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

General Studies
97 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
32 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Cecil College was General Studies with 97 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

146

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

234

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 146 degrees were awarded to men at Cecil College, which is 0.624 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (234).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Cecil College in General Studies, which is 0.644 times less than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Cecil College in General Studies, which is 1.55 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 4% of students graduating from Cecil College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (36.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Cecil College is Female and Black or African American (36.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
319 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cecil College is white (319 degrees awarded). There were 16.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

0.263% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
195 degrees awarded
White Male
124 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cecil College is white female (195 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (124 degrees).

Operations

Cecil College has an endowment valued at nearly $8.23M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.7k (0.19%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Cecil College had a total salary expenditure of 33.5M. Cecil College employs 19 Assistant professors, 16 Professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Cecil College are Female Professor (11), Female Assistant professor (11), and Female Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cecil College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Endowment

$8.23M

2022 Endowment

6.3%

decline from 2021

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

$15.3M

2022 Salaries

6.5%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Cecil College paid a median of $15.3M in salaries, which represents 45.8% of their overall expenditure ($33.5M) and a 6.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.59% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.69% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.73M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Cecil College paid a total of $3.73M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cecil College were Assistant professor with 19 employees, Professor with 16 employees, and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cecil College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cecil College was Female Professor with 11 employees, Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 8 employees.

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

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