Campus & Student Life at Cecil College

Home to about 2,090 undergraduates in 2020, Cecil College is a small, public college located in North East, Maryland. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Cecil College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Cecil College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Cecil College Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Cecil College Disability Services.

Cecil College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Cecil College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Cecil College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Cecil College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Cecil College

Cecil College does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Cecil College

Cecil College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,090 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 604 (28.9%). Part-time attendance was 1,486 (71.1%).

Cecil College is Ranked #2,342 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Cecil College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Cecil College #2342 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Cecil College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Cecil College Diversity Guide.

Cecil College Competes in the NJCAA

Cecil College has a total of 100 student athletes, 59 men and 41 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Cecil College Athletics