Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$45,004

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,515
Declined 28
Total Received 1,543
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Private

989

undergraduate students

431

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1924, Chestnut Hill College is a private four-year Catholic liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in Nursing, Education, and the Arts. Its 75-acre campus is located in northwestern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,420
Established in 1924
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

75-acre campus on the outskirts of Philadelphia (population: 1,580,863); served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to collegiate sports events, planned excursions, miscellaneous student activities, local shopping areas, and back-and-forth between distant locations on campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Chestnut Hill College
9601 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19118-2693

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
36%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
81%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
4%
Top 1/4
22%
Top 1/2
50%
Bottom 1/2
50%
Bottom 1/4
19%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $35
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,515
Declined 28
Total Received 1,543

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,096

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $39,410
Housing & Food $12,300
Additional fees $5,594
Books & supplies $1,550
Total $58,854
Average Financial Aid - $24,096
Total with Avg. Aid $34,758

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,010,132
State $1,153,277
Institutional $85,361
Other external $600,131
Total $4,848,901

Non-need-based

Federal
State $5,796
Institutional $19,900
Other external $15,024
Total $40,720

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Financial Aid Office


P: 215 248-7182
F: 215 248-7217
finaid@chc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, basketball, cheerleading, equestrian sports, ultimate Frisbee

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Business/Management yes
Adult Development and Aging yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Corporate Communications, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Care and Support Services Management yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
French Language and Literature yes
Gerontology yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics and Computer Science yes
Mathematics, General yes
Molecular Biology yes
Montessori Teacher Education yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Human Services
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Business Administration/management

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

1,420

total students

66%

in-state

34%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

70%

989
students

Female
57%
565

Male
43%
424

30%

431
students

Female
77%
331

Male
23%
100

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

84%

832
students

Female
53%
440

Male
47%
392

16%

157
students

Female
80%
125

Male
20%
32

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
28%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
32%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
19%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

75

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 27
Countries most often represented Belgium
Canada
France
Germany
Republic Of Korea
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
Other
Special counselors/advisors

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