One Seahawk Drive
North East, Maryland 21901

Cecil College emphasizes a rigorous, well-rounded education that prepares students for the next level of education or their careers by offering challenging degree programs, a supportive faculty and opportunities to cultivate their leadership skills.

Cecil College's mission is to be a comprehensive, open-admission, learner-centered institution, providing career, transfer and continuing education coursework and programs. Degree offerings include business administration, education, equine studies, law enforcement technology, and fire science technology, as well as accelerated degree options in social work and leadership and management. What's more, the Maryland college has articulation agreements with more than 30 universities and colleges, both in the state of Maryland and outside of the state.

Centrally located in Maryland's most northeastern county, Cecil College is easily accessible from neighboring cities Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wilmington, DE. In addition to attending class on campus, students also have the option of attending classes virtually, through the Maryland college's distance learning program.

Cecil College is committed to providing comprehensive programs of study to help prepare county students for an enriched and productive participation in society. Meanwhile, its cultural and educational programs respond to the evolving community needs and economic development, the college says. Student services include financial aid assistance, job placement, academic advisement, athletics, and clubs and organizations.

Quick Facts:

Cecil College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

Cecil College was founded in 1968.

More than 35,000 students have attended Cecil College in credit and non-credit courses for enrichment, enhanced skills and programs of study.

Cecil College recently established a need-based scholarship to provide assistance to a female head of household who is a nontraditional student.

The Maryland college also offers athletic scholarships in such sports as baseball, basketball and soccer.

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