by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Chesapeake College, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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Cost of attendance at Chesapeake College ranged from $10,090.00 through $12,250.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: near $10,090.00 for in-state students versus $12,250.00 out of state.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $6,608.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $3,482.00 |
| Total cost | $10,090.00 |
| That is 48% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $10,090.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,645.00 |
| Net price | $4,445.00 |
| That is 77% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $10,090.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,083.00 |
| Net price | $4,007.00 |
| That is 79% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,768.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $3,482.00 |
| Total cost | $12,250.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,250.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,645.00 |
| Net price | $6,605.00 |
| That is 66% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,250.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,083.00 |
| Net price | $6,167.00 |
| That is 68% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and living costs. |
Published costs have climbed year over year by roughly 6.0% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Freshman year | $4,248.00 | $4,712.00 | $10,696.00 |
| Senior year | $5,060.00 | $5,613.00 | $12,742.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $18,584.00 | $20,616.00 | $46,797.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,080.00 | $7,854.00 | $17,828.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $214.00 | $237.00 | $539.00 |
| Total amount paid | $25,664.00 | $28,470.00 | $64,625.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Freshman year | $4,248.00 | $4,712.00 | $10,696.00 |
| Senior year | $4,503.00 | $4,995.00 | $11,339.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $8,751.00 | $9,707.00 | $22,035.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,334.00 | $3,698.00 | $8,395.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $101.00 | $112.00 | $254.00 |
| Total amount paid | $12,084.00 | $13,405.00 | $30,430.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Freshman year | $6,537.00 | $7,002.00 | $12,986.00 |
| Senior year | $7,788.00 | $8,341.00 | $15,470.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $28,602.00 | $30,634.00 | $56,815.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,896.00 | $11,670.00 | $21,645.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $329.00 | $353.00 | $654.00 |
| Total amount paid | $39,499.00 | $42,304.00 | $78,460.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Freshman year | $6,537.00 | $7,002.00 | $12,986.00 |
| Senior year | $6,930.00 | $7,422.00 | $13,766.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $13,468.00 | $14,424.00 | $26,752.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,131.00 | $5,495.00 | $10,192.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $155.00 | $166.00 | $308.00 |
| Total amount paid | $18,598.00 | $19,919.00 | $36,944.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $5,106.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $4,178.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $3,527.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $3,465.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,074.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $6,940.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Chesapeake College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Chesapeake College is No Data.
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Chesapeake College add up to $50,080.00 across 12 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 34 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,917.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veteran aid breakdown.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Chesapeake College, the questions below are worth your time:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.