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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
CHEYNEY, PA . 4 Year 3.2
#2393 in Best Colleges in America
1837 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE CHEYNEY, PA 19319

Overview

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1837, is one of the oldest public universities in the United States and the first institution to offer higher education to African Americans. Located in the town of Cheney, Pennsylvania, the campus has a beautiful environment, a vast area, rich vegetation and modern teaching facilities. The school motto, "Knowledge is the key to freedom," emphasizes the importance of education in personal development and social progress. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in education, business, social sciences and natural sciences. The faculty is strong, the professors have rich teaching experience, and actively participate in research and social service. Cheyney University is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, attracting students from diverse backgrounds and providing an inclusive learning and living environment.

Rankings

  • #122 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2393

    #2393 in Best Colleges in America

  • #122 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

Academics

  • CAcademics
  • C+Value
  • B Diversity
  • C Campus
  • D+Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • C+Location
  • C+Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • D+Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Biology
    19 Graduates
  • Sociology
    17 Graduates
  • Business
    11 Graduates
  • Communications
    10 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    8 Graduates
  • Psychology
    8 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    4 Graduates
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    4 Graduates
  • Information Science
    4 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    4 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $0
  • ACT Range
    Considered but not required
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $13,454
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    41%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    593 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    49
  • Undergrads Over 25
    8%
  • Pell Grant
    72%
  • Varsity Athletes
    4%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    Independent

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