by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Chesapeake College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Chesapeake College ran $6,608 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $8,768. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees added up to $1,160 in-state and $1,160 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,448 | $7,608 |
| Fees | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| Total | $6,608 | $8,768 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Chesapeake College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Chesapeake College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Chesapeake College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Chesapeake College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Chesapeake College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,632 | $6,480 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,376 | $7,536 |
| One Year Ago | $5,376 | $7,536 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,448 | $7,608 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Chesapeake College has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $8,851 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 6.14%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,013. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 6.01%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $9,294.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,013 | $9,294 |
| In 2 Years | $7,443 | $9,852 |
| In 3 Years | $7,900 | $10,443 |
| In 4 Years | $8,385 | $11,070 |
| In 5 Years | $8,900 | $11,735 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $40,659, or about $30,741 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Chesapeake College, visit the Chesapeake College Financial Aid page.
