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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1837, is a public, historically black university. Its 275-acre campus is located 24 miles west of Philadelphia.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA

Tuition & Fees

$10,904

$18,870

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
500-599
8%
400-499
28%
300-399
54%
200-299
10%
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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

1

teacher

-

students

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Admissions Data Not Reported

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Public

469

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Social Relations
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Codes

SAT 2648
ACT 3696

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School Facts

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1837, is a public, historically black university. Its 275-acre campus is located 24 miles west of Philadelphia.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 469
Established in 1837
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Historically Black college/university yes
Accredited by •  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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Cheyney, PA

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.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
1837 University Circle
Cheyney, PA 19319

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
66%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
5 fraternities 5% of male students
 
4 sororities 5% of female students
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
500-599
8%
400-499
28%
300-399
54%
200-299
10%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $24
Common application accepted no
Application deadline February 15 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Important

Secondary school record

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Monroe Griffin
Assistant Director of Admissions
P: 800 CHEYNEY
F: 610 399-2099
admissions@cheyney.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,904
Room $6,272
Board $2,370
Total $19,546

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
April 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

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Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
bowling
cheerleading
cross-country
football
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, football

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Athletic Directors

Suzanne Kilian (men's)
Interim Athletic Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Mascot
Wolves
School colors
blue and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biology
Business Administration
Communications
Computer/Information Science
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood/Special Education
Educational Leadership
English
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Psychology
Public Administration
Recreation/Leisure Management
Social Relations
Special Education
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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

469

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

469
students

Female
59%
277

Male
41%
192

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

433
students

Female
61%
260

Male
39%
173

8%

36
students

Female
48%
17

Male
52%
19

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Transfer Admissions

Not Reported

Transfer applicants accepted

Not Reported

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: June 30

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Monroe Griffin
Assistant Director of Admissions
610 399-2117
mgriffin13@wolf.cheyney.edu

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