Chesapeake College

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Chesapeake College is a comprehensive public two-year regional community college serving the educational needs of the residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties on Maryland's Upper Eastern Shore. The College's mission is to provide a learner-centered environment that provides affordable, quality, educational experiences and support services, a focus on student achievement, choice in instructional delivery, and innovative use of instructional technology. This environment maximizes students' potential for intellectual and personal growth....

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School Overview:

  • Chesapeake College
  • Community College Avg.
County Talbot County, MD -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 877 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,702 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 2,579 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 61% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 48% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $1,975 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 27% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $944 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 35% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $775 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 2% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,415 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Chesapeake College, founded in 1965 offers two-year program of study in liberal arts and sciences and career programs. Degrees granted includes Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Certificate and Letter of Recognition.
  • The College offers a large selection of credit and continuing education offerings designed to help students prepare for transfer to upper level institutions, for immediate entry into a career, or for enhancing work-related skills. Beyond the curricula, the College offers many opportunities for further academic, social, personal, cultural, and athletic development through a rich variety of extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
  • Our main campus is located at Wye Mills covering 170 acres. Chesapeake College Cambridge Center is located at 416-418 Race Street in Cambridge. Chesapeake College Center for Allied Health, Memorial Hospital located at 219 South Washington Street, Easton, Maryland. Off-campus teaching locations are at various sites throughout Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's,and Talbot counties.
  • To enhance student learning and to promote teaching excellence, the College commits to providing a supportive learning environment characterized by a dedicated, caring and highly qualified faculty and staff. The College offers all employees professional development opportunities that are aligned with goals outlined in its Strategic Plan. Through these commitments, the College nurtures a community of lifelong learners among faculty, staff and students.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • Arundel Digest (The Capital)
    posted on October 31, 2009 at 12:22:53 am
    BALTIMORE - An Odenton man was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in federal prison for his part in a drug distribution conspiracy involving more than 440 pounds of ecstasy.
  • SALISBURY NEWS: Business start-up class scheduled in Wye Mills (The Daily Times)
    posted on October 1, 2009 at 03:05:42 pm
    SALISBURY — The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Salisbury University and Chesapeake College present their next business start-up class 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, October 15 on the Wye Mills campus of Chesapeake College.
  • Outdoors: Knowing Bill Burton was an enriching experience (The Capital)
    posted on August 16, 2009 at 03:26:13 pm
    This week the outdoors' community celebrated the rich, sporting life of Bill Burton, who passed away last Monday. For more than half a century, Bill deftly chronicled his seasonal adventures through a sportsman's lens while keeping his readers informed about where the best action could be found.
  • Advocates speak up for sexual assault victims (The Prince George's Sentinel)
    posted on August 12, 2009 at 04:57:38 pm
    Lawyer and victims’ advocate Lisae C. Jordan was one of several people to speak recently with members of the Maryland Access to Justice Commission during a forum at the University of Maryland.
  • Good things come in threes (The Capital)
    posted on August 9, 2009 at 06:52:22 am
    It's a given that fishermen set out to catch fish on every trip. There are occasions (relatively few) when we have a legitimate shot at landing a personal best catch.

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