Cedar Crest College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Cedar Crest College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Cedar Crest College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 886, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The college offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $44,334.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankRequired to be considered for admission
Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-29
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1000-1230
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
71%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
51%
Unknown
13%
Black
10%
Hispanic
17%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
53% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
21
Total Online Enrollment
880
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.71% online, 29% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
76% On-campus
24% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates43% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's12% online
Graduate Certificate35% online
Master's46% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $44,334 | $44,334 |
| Graduate | $14,598 | $14,598 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $3,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $13,001 |
| On-campus other expenses | $850 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,001 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $500 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,000 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $61,185 | $61,185 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,835 | $60,835 |
| Off-campus with family | $49,334 | $49,334 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
53%
State Grant Aid
48%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
53%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 7 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 9 | History. | |||
| 10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 13 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 15 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 16 | Psychology. | |||
| 17 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 18 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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