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$4,010Tuition
1,275Students
21%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,301Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,010
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,504
Average Net Price
$4,178
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$3,600
Books & Supplies
$1,150
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,527
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,465
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,074
$75,001 – $110,000 $6,940

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $4,178 per year after aid at this Eastern Shore community college. Students from families earning under $48,000 get the best deal at roughly $3,500 annually. Those from higher-income households ($75,000-$110,000) pay about $6,940 per year. Over two years, total costs range from $7,000 to $13,880.

The Skipjacks keep expenses low with 96% in-state enrollment paying $4,010 in tuition. Only 27% of students receive federal aid, suggesting many families can handle costs without borrowing. The college reports a 0% federal loan rate, meaning graduates typically leave debt-free. With median earnings hitting $41,300 just one year after graduation, most alumni earn well above their total educational investment.

Low-income students and Maryland residents get the strongest value proposition here. The combination of minimal debt and solid employment outcomes makes Chesapeake particularly attractive for cost-conscious families seeking career training.

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