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Cecil College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate78.1%

With a 78.1% acceptance rate, Cecil College is accessible for many applicants, so your strategy should focus on starting strong once admitted. Since it is test-optional, submit scores only if they strengthen your file or help with course placement.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Cecil College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Cecil College enrolls 1,749 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Cecil College has a 62% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

North East, MD

Undergrad Enrollment1,749

Freshman Retention62%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Cecil College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Cecil College is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes; with no Early Decision or Early Action deadline, the last useful retake is the latest fall test whose scores arrive before your regular application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Cecil College is a public college with in-state tuition of $7,500 and out-of-state tuition of $9,240. Students can compare these costs with grants, scholarships, and other aid options when estimating their annual budget.

In-State Tuition$7,500

Out-of-State Tuition$9,240

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Cecil College lists out-of-state tuition at $9,240, compared with $7,500 for in-state students. Actual costs can vary based on fees, books, transportation, living arrangements, and financial need. Students should review their aid offer and use the college’s net price calculator to estimate what they may pay after grants and scholarships.