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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA

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Overview

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a 4-year institution located in Cheyney, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1837 University Circle, PO Box 200
Cheyney, PA  19319
United States
Contact Shon Jeffery
Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Email: spjeffery@cheyney.edu
Phone: 610-399-2255

Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Ecology Checkmark
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Fashion Merchandising Checkmark
Finance, General Checkmark
Hospitality Administration/management, General Checkmark
Management Science Checkmark
Marketing/marketing Management, General Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Communication, General Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching Checkmark
Special Education And Teaching, General Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
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Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Psychology, General Checkmark
Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Social Sciences, General Checkmark
Sociology, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Graphic Design Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts, General Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,127
Applied
960
Accepted
623
Enrolled
85%
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Female Admissions

596
Females Applied
528
Females Accepted
89%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

531
Males Applied
432
Males Accepted
81%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

25
Application Fee
2.37
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
Required for some programs 3 recommendations
Recommended Interview

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen March 31st Not reported
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer Not reported Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
ACT Composite 18 15 21

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

7,716
In-state
12,732
Out-of-state
7,716
In-district
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Fees

3,188
Full-time student fees
11,016
Room & board

Financial Aid

11,789
Avg. Financial Aid Package
10,675
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,700
Avg. Loan Aid
10,000
Avg. Grant Aid
1,975
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
98% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
87%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
46%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

623
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
30%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 11.27%
Black or African American 79.07%
White or Caucasian 0.48%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.16%
Asian 1.13%
Two or more races 4.51%
Other 3.06%

Gender

Male (37.56%)
Female (62.12%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements None
Housing options Co-ed housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 80%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
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Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Homecoming Concert, Sorority and Fraternity Step Shows and May Weekend

Student Services

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Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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Most popular organizations:
National Council of Negro Women, Student Government Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Gospel Choir and Modern Men

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Basketball Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Bowling No No No
Cross-country Running No Division 2 Checkmark
Football Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Track And Field No Division 2 Checkmark
Volleyball No No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Basketball Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Bowling No Checkmark Checkmark
Cross-country Running No Division 2 Checkmark
Football No No No
Track And Field No Division 2 Checkmark
Volleyball No Division 2 Checkmark

Faculty

90
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 45
Part-time - 45
Male - 47
Female - 43
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