Access the Cecil College Factbook for detailed institutional data on enrollment, student outcomes, academic programs, and performance metrics. Explore key insights that highlight our commitment to transparency and student success.

Credit Enrollment

The following data reflects credit enrollment statistics at Cecil College for 2021 through 2025.

Fall Unduplicated Headcount Enrollment – Credit

Bar chart showing Fall Semester unduplicated headcount credit enrollment trends from 2021 to 2025, averaging around 1,800 students year-to-year. Full data set available in the table below.
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Total Number of Students 1,783 1,823 1,845 1,749 1,871

Data Source - Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) - Enrollment Information System (EIS) - Enrollments are reported by term census date of October 15 each year.

Fall Unduplicated Headcount Enrollment – Credit Student Type

Stacked bar chart showing Fall Semester credit enrollment by student type from 2021 to 2025, showing continuing undergraduates, first-time undergraduates, high school students, and transfer students. Full data set available in the table below.
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Continuing UG Students 959 921 932 919 919
First-Time UG Students 387 400 396 396 440
High School Students 399 454 444 364 422
UG Transfer Students 38 48 73 70 90

Data Source - Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) - Enrollment Information System (EIS) - Enrollments are reported by term census date of October 15 each year.

Fall Unduplicated Headcount Enrollment – Credit Attendance Status

Stacked bar chart showing Fall Semester credit enrollment by attendance status from 2021 to 2025, showing full-time and part-time student counts. Full data set available in the table below.
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Full-Time Students 515 547 552 505 599
Part-Time Students 1,268 1,276 1,293 1,244 1,272

Data Source - Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) - Enrollment Information System (EIS) - Enrollments are reported by term census date of October 15 each year.

Non-Credit Enrollment

The following data reflects non-credit enrollment statistics at Cecil College for FY 2021 through FY 2025.

Non-Credit Unduplicated Student Headcount

Bar chart showing non-credit unduplicated student headcount from FY 2021 to FY 2025, increasing from 1,562 to 3,503 students. Full data set available in the table below.
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
Unduplicated Headcount 1,562 2,338 2,776 2,989 3,503

Data Source - Cecil College Student Course History - By Term By Year Unduplicated.

Program Enrollment

The following data reflects program enrollment statistics at Cecil College.

Fall 2025 Credit Program Enrollment by CIP Code

Pie chart showing Fall 2025 program enrollment by CIP code. Largest categories are Health Professions and Liberal Arts (24% each), with the smallest being Visual Arts and Computer Science (4% each). Full data set available in the table below.
Program Category CIP Code Percentage Enrolled
Health Professions CIP-51 24%
Liberal Arts and Science, General Studies, Humanities CIP-24 24%
Other (Agriculture, Biology, Communications, Engineering, Legal/Security, Psychology, Social Services, Rec & Fitness) N/A 19%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Services CIP-52 10%
Multi/Interdisciplinary CIP-30 10%
Education CIP-13 5%
Visual and Performing Arts CIP-50 4%
Computer and Information Sciences CIP-11 4%

Data Source - Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) - Enrollment Information System (EIS) - Enrollments are reported by term census date of October 15 each year.

Student Success Rates

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (FRBR) developed the Survey of Community College Outcomes (SCCO) to provide a success measure that better represents the diverse student population found on community college campuses.

For the latest SCCO, Cecil College’s FRBR Success Rate overall is 42.3 percent, indicating that 42.3 percent of students who entered in the academic year 2019–2020 had a successful outcome within four years based on the FRBR expanded cohort that includes all students that are entering the institution for the first time and that are seeking to earn an award. In addition, the FRBR Full-Time Student Success Rate indicates that almost half of the cohort entering the College full-time are earning an award within four years.

In contrast, the IPEDS graduation rate only includes students that are entering an undergraduate program in Fall in a full-time status for the very first time in their post-secondary education experience. As Cecil College’s population is predominantly part-time and includes additional non-traditional students, the IPEDS graduation rate of 27.9 percent does not adequately illustrate the success of students at Cecil College.

Cecil College Cohort Entering College in the 2019–2020 Academic Year

FRBR Expanded Cohort Success Rate (%) FRBR Full-Time Student Success Rate (%) IPEDS First-Time, Full-Time Student Graduation Rate (%)
42.3% 48.5% 27.9%

Data Source - Federal Reserve Band of Richmond

For an additional description of the measures in the SCCO, visit the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s survey website.

Financial Aid Data

The following data reflects statistics regarding financial aid awarded to Cecil College students for FY 2021 through FY 2025.

Percentage of Cecil College Students Awarded Financial Aid Each Fiscal Year

Line chart showing the percentage of students awarded financial aid from FY 2021 to FY 2025, rising from 62% in 2021 to 67% in 2024 and 2025. Full data set available in the table below.
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Students Awarded Aid (%) 62% 63% 66% 67% 67%

Data Source - Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) - Financial Aid Information Systems (FAIS)

Financial Aid Awarded to Cecil College Students in FY 2025 By Type

Cecil College students were awarded a total of $5,688,696 in financial aid assistance in FY 2025. The following is a breakdown of each type awarded.

Pie chart showing financial aid awarded to students in FY 2025 by type: Federal Aid at 61% ($3.49M), Scholarships at 33% ($1.88M), and Grants at 6% ($309K), totaling $5.69 million. Full data set available in the table below.
Financial Aid Type Amount Percentage of Total
Federal Aid $3,494,508 61%
Scholarships $1,884,407 33%
Grants $309,781 6%

Data Source - Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) - Financial Aid Information Systems (FAIS)

State Reports

Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)

MHEC is the State of Maryland’s higher education regulatory and coordinating board, responsible for establishing statewide policies for all Maryland colleges and universities, as well as for for-profit career schools.

MHEC requires higher education institutions to submit reports throughout the year to support regulatory requirements. The commission also creates many publications and produces data dashboards that include information such as enrollment, student achievement, and performance accountability reports.

Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC)

The MACC includes Maryland’s 16 community colleges with the purpose of working with businesses, communities, government, and other organizations to improve student success, provide job training, and promote economic development across the state. MACC produces reports and dashboards with a focus on community colleges and workforce development.

Maryland Longitudinal Data System (MLDS)

MLDS generates information and data about student performance that can be used to improve the State’s education system and guide decision makers at all levels. To accomplish this task, the MLDS collects and organizes individual-level student and workforce data from all levels of education and the State’s workforce.

National Reports

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Survey (FRBR) Community College Outcomes

The FRBR pursued the development of a community college survey that provides a better way of measuring the success of community colleges in serving their students and communities. The Survey of Community College Outcomes (SCCO) is a quantitative and consistent system that provides a fuller view of community colleges and the students they serve, including analysis on part-time students, high school enrollees, workforce and continuing education, and other non-traditional students.

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

IPEDS is a federally mandated reporting system for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) that is designed around a series of interrelated surveys with a stronger focus on students that are entering postsecondary for the first time to pursue a degree.

National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)

The NSC provides information for institutions, students, and lifelong learners. Their research center publishes relevant and objective data on postsecondary metrics and publications to serve the community. A majority of United States higher education institutions report data to the NSC.