“Public community college in North East, Maryland offering career, transfer and continuing education programs.”
Cecil College is a public community college in North East, Maryland in Cecil County. Founded in 1968, it offers career, transfer, and continuing education programs and has served Cecil County and surrounding areas for over 50 years.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Test Free — No test scores needed — they won't be reviewed even if submitted.
Official SourceFall (International)
No fixed published deadline; international applicants are advised to apply at least 60-90 days before the start of term to allow I-20 issuance and visa processing.
Spring (International)
No fixed published deadline; apply 60-90 days before term start.
Domestic Rolling Admission
Open-admission, rolling enrollment. No application fee.
This university does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admissions.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$5,640
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$10,830
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Largest single area of enrollment. Two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science transfer pathways aligned with Maryland's seamless-transfer system. Strong articulation with University of Maryland system, Towson, Salisbury, and out-of-state partners.
Selective health-careers programs including Registered Nursing (ADN) and Physical Therapy Assistant — two of the college's flagship credentials, with clinical placements in regional hospitals and rehab facilities.
Career and transfer programs in business, accounting, criminal justice, and early childhood / elementary education. Many programs offered in flexible online and hybrid formats.
STEM-track associate degrees and certificates, including Computer Science transfer, Engineering Technology, and IT/cybersecurity certificates.
Programs supported by the on-campus Milburn Stone Theatre, including theater, music, and visual communications/multimedia. Active student production calendar throughout the year.
2 years
Selective two-year nursing program preparing graduates for the NCLEX-RN exam. Clinical placements at regional hospitals (ChristianaCare, Union Hospital, Johns Hopkins-affiliated sites) make this Cecil's most sought-after credential.
2 years
Accredited PTA program — a relatively rare offering at Maryland community colleges. Graduates become eligible for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTAs.
2 years
Most-enrolled transfer pathway. Two years of general education with transfer agreements to 800+ Maryland and regional four-year institutions, including Maryland's seamless-transfer guarantees with University of Maryland Global Campus and Towson.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $10,830
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
