Overview

Cedar Crest College is a Comprehensive institution located in Allentown, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 100 College Drive
Allentown, PA  18104
United States

Contact Mary Alice Ozechoski
Vice President of Student Affairs and Traditional Enrollment
Email: admissions@cedarcrest.edu
Phone: 610-606-4666

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Conservation Biology
Environmental Biology
Genetics, General
Human/medical Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Health Communication
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Health And Wellness, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Nursing Science
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Work, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,375

Applied

837

Accepted

1,216

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,362

Females Applied

837

Females Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

13

Males Applied

Not Reported

Males Accepted

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	2 recommendations
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2 Interview

Application Deadlines

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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	547	493	600
SAT Math	525	470	580
ACT Composite	21	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,967

Private

Fees

600

Full-time student fees

12,322

Room & board

5,750

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

31,292

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,122

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

26,268

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,396

Avg. Loan Aid

23,284

Avg. Grant Aid

27,620

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,216

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.25%
Black or African American	8.58%
White or Caucasian	60%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.08%
Asian	2.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	2.25%
Other	5.17%

Gender

Male (8.22%)

Female (91.78%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Festival, Midnight Breakfast and Spring Fling

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Activities Board, Student Government Association, Commuter Awareness Board, Student Nurse Association and Forensic Student Science organization

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
crime prevention programs

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

222

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 82

Part-time - 140

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