P.O. Box 8
Wye Mills, MD 21679

Originally developed to meet the needs of the residents along the upper and middle Eastern shore in Maryland, Chesapeake college continues to serve these growing communities and provide excellent higher educational experiences on its beautiful 170-acre site. Chesapeake college offers a wide array of opportunities for social, cultural, and athletic development in addition to the extensive academic curriculum on campus. All of these facets of Chesapeake College allow students to enrich their lives and prepare them for success in both their personal and professional lives.

The only higher education institution in the Upper Shore region, Chesapeake College is dedicated to providing access for all of the area residents to a comprehensive curriculum that meets their individual needs. Partnerships and agreements have been developed between Chesapeake College and other Maryland colleges, universities and institutions to ensure that students get a full range of options -- academically, vocationally, and personally. The dedicated faculty, innovative technology and strong support services available at Chesapeake College help all learners to succeed.

Chesapeake College is committed to excelling as a 21st century learning community and empowering all students to excel in our global society as well. A focus on student achievement, choices in instructional delivery, and high quality educational experiences that are affordable are what Chesapeake College students have come to expect, and they have come to the right place.

Quick Facts:

The average age of students at Chesapeake College is 26 years old.

Minorities account for 20% of the total student population at this Maryland college.

Approximately 2,500 credit students enroll each fall at Chesapeake College.

Nearly 30% of Chesapeake College students are enrolled in programs dedicated to preparing students to transfer to a four-year university or college.

Students at Chesapeake College received over $2.3 million in various forms of financial aid during the 2005-2006 school year.

The average class size at Chesapeake College is 16 students.

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