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

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate78.1%

Chesapeake’s 78% acceptance rate means admission is designed to be accessible, so your strategy should be to present a complete, steady academic record rather than chase a perfect score. Because it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT results only if they strengthen your profile, and pay close attention to advising, scheduling, and support systems once admitted.

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

Chesapeake College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Chesapeake College enrolls 2,095 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Chesapeake has a freshman retention rate of 63%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Wye Mills, MD

Undergrad Enrollment2,095

Freshman Retention63%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Chesapeake College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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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

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Chesapeake, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Because Chesapeake does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, work backward from the Regular Decision deadline; the last useful fall retake is the latest SAT or ACT whose scores will arrive before that deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Chesapeake is a public college with in-state tuition of $5,448 and out-of-state tuition of $7,608. Students can compare these costs with grants, scholarships, and other aid options when planning their budget.

In-State Tuition$5,448

Out-of-State Tuition$7,608

Room and Board$7,880

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Chesapeake College’s out-of-state tuition is $7,608, with in-state tuition listed at $5,448. Room and board adds $7,880 for students budgeting for housing and meals. Because Chesapeake is a public college, what students actually pay can vary based on eligibility for lower tuition rates, living arrangements, course load, and financial need.