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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Cheyney, PA

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$7,716

Avg in-state tuition

$12,732

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 642, and admissions are selective. The university offers 23 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,716, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $12,732.

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Admissions Breakdown

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Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

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Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile Currently Unavailable

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Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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642

Students enrolled

74%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

Black

83%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

5%

Unknown

2%

Asian

1%

White

0%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

72% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

72%

State Grant Aid

62%

Institution Grant Aid

29%

Pell Grant

72%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,513
State Grant Aid $10,930
Institution Grant Aid $3,750
Pell Grant Aid $4,884

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$24k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

Independent

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

14

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.