$10,236
$15,348
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details40%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 685 |
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| Declined | + 1,015 |
| Total Received | 1,700 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Neumann University | Aston, PA |
| Lincoln University | Lincoln University, PA |
| Pennsylvania State University — University Park | University Park, PA |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA |
| High Point University | High Point, NC |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| California University of Pennsylvania | California, PA |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ |
| SAT | 2648 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 3696 |
Cheyney, 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 | 711 |
| 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) |
275-acre, semirural 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
| Application fee | $24 |
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| 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 |
40%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 685 |
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| Declined | + 1,015 |
| Total Received | 1,700 |
Standardized test scores
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Tia Parks
Interim Director of Admissions
P: 800 CHEYNEY
F: 610 399-2099
admissions@cheyney.edu
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48%
Transfer applicants accepted
40%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 1.60 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| 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 |
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 5 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Ghana Jamaica Kenya Liberia Nigeria Zambia |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors |
Monroe Griffin
Assistant Director of Admission
610 399-2117
mgriffin@cheyney.edu
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