Comparing the cost of attending Cecil College to the cost of attending other Maryland colleges is a good way to see the value we offer in education. Our per-credit-hour cost is below the community college statewide average.
Annual Costs
We've put together the following easy-to-read tables showing annual costs for Maryland community colleges as well as local area colleges so it'll be simple for you to see how affordable your education can be at Cecil College. Adding in possible scholarships, waivers, or financial aid can reduce the total cost even more.
Please note: The following data is updated annually as it's made available. Due to this, tuition rates may not be accurately reflected here. For the most up-to-date rates, please refer to the Tuition, Fees & Payment Options page.
| Community College | Tuition & Fees | Credit Hour Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $5,322 | $132 |
| Carroll | $5,160 | $136 |
| Howard | $5,110 | $142 |
| Comm College of Baltimore County | $5,016 | $122 |
| Chesapeake | $4,850 | $125 |
| Harford | $4,783 | $133 |
| Prince George's | $4,700 | $107 |
| Frederick | $4,669 | $128 |
| Cecil College | $4,650 | $125 |
| Allegany | $4,420 | $129 |
| Anne Arundel | $4,350 | $120 |
| Garrett | $4,260 | $142 |
| Wor-Wic | $4,170 | $120 |
| Hagerstown | $4,110 | $123 |
| Baltimore City | $4,062 | $110 |
| College of Southern MD | $3,930 | $131 |
| Area College | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| University of Delaware | $36,090 |
| Goldey-Beacom | $25,500 |
| Delaware State | $18,280 |
| Delaware Tech. & Community College | $12,190 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County | $12,028 |
| Wilmington University | $11,480 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $10,955 |
| Towson | $10,198 |
| Salisbury | $10,044 |
| University of Maryland: Global Campus | $7,560 |
| Cecil College | $4,650 |
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 5 Year Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All 4-year Public Colleges and Universities | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| All 2-year Public Colleges | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Rate of Inflation - Fiscal Year | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Cecil College | 0.0% | 1.9% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.4% |