Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$7,716
Avg in-state tuition
$12,723
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 623, and admissions are selective. The university offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 27%, 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 $12,723.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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Retention Rate Insight
56% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
27% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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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High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
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
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards623
Students enrolled
92%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
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Demographics
Black
79%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
White
1%
Asian
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
73% 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
87%
State Grant Aid
62%
Institution Grant Aid
33%
Pell Grant
73%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
$24k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.
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