Located in the northeastern corner of the state of Maryland and just a half a mile from the I-95 corridor, Cecil College is a member of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges. The public two-year institution has been in operation since 1968 to meet the needs of the surrounding Cecil County and broader communities.
| Overall Score (about) | 49.7 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $6,900 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 15 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 56% / 45% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 2,391 |
Academic programs of study include a variety of certificate programs, associate degree programs, and non-credit as well as professional training courses. Accreditation is granted by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and complies with Maryland
The school offers open admissions, like many community colleges. Applicants who intend to earn academic credits for their studies must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Official academic transcripts (including college experience, if applicable) and a placement test focused on reading, math, and English proficiency may also be required.
Non-credit seeking students are not obliged to submit an application form to enter, and the minimum age for non-credit seeking students is 16 unless stated otherwise by a given course program.
Separately, the Accelerated Degree Programs do in fact apply a selective admissions policy which is not only based on academic assessment but also on availability of space, resources, etc, as well as a person
The college participates in the federal government
The student body is highly diverse and the school has consistently ranked as among the fastest-growing colleges throughout the state
The athletics teams, collectively known as The Seahawks, form part of Maryland
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