Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$15,736

$23,702

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Selective

Admissions Data Not Reported

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Public

697

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public four-year Historically Black university that is known for its commitment to diversity and social justice, offering programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 275-acre campus in Cheyney, Pennsylvania—24 miles west of Philadelphia.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 697
Established in 1837
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

275-acre, semi-rural campus in Cheyney (population: 988), 18 miles from Philadelphia; branch campus in Philadelphia. Major airport serves Philadelphia; train serves Elwyn (10 miles); bus serves Chester (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
1837 University Circle
Cheyney, PA
19319

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
66%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

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Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 15
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Required

Selective

Not Reported

Admissions Factors

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills

Career placement services

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

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

65%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

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

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$13,939

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,904
Housing $7,148
Food $4,368
Additional fees $4,832
Books & supplies $100
Total $27,352
Average Financial Aid - $13,939
Total with Avg. Aid $13,413

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 610 399-2302
F: 610 399-2411
financialaid@wolf.cheyney.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, football

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Graphic Design yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes
Mathematics, General yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Social Relations

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other

697

total students

89%

in-state

11%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

697
students

Female
67%
465

Male
33%
232

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

621
students

Female
65%
406

Male
35%
215

11%

76
students

Female
78%
59

Male
22%
17

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 1.60
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Interview Required of All
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 30

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Ghana
Jamaica
Kenya
Liberia
Nigeria
Zambia
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors

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