Chesapeake College
Tel:
(410) 822-5400
- 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.
School Highlights
Chesapeake College serves 2,081 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Chesapeake College | (MD) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 82 staff | 179 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Chesapeake College is Anne Arundel Community College (24.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 12,886 students | 24.00 Mi101 College Pky
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 777-2222 24.0012,886 - 13,895 students | 34.60 Mi100 Campus Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-1000 34.6013,895 - 4,296 students | 34.80 MiRoute 18, Seashore Highway PO Box 610
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400 34.804,296 - 18,830 students | 35.20 Mi7201 Rossville Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 840-2222 35.2018,830 - 501 students | 36.60 Mi17 Commerce Street- Commerce Exchange
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 624-9926 36.60501
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