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
PO Box 200
Cheyney, PA  19319
United States

Contact Shon Jeffery
Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Email: spjeffery@cheyney.edu
Phone: 610-399-2255

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Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,127

Applied

960

Accepted

697

Enrolled

Female Admissions

596

Females Applied

528

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

531

Males Applied

432

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

2.37

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	3 recommendations Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	SAT / ACT scores

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 31st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

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

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,716

In-state

15,432

Out-of-state

7,716

In-district

Fees

3,188

Full-time student fees

11,016

Room & board

7,148

Room only

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

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

697

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

30%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.66%
Black or African American	85.13%
White or Caucasian	1.17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.44%
Asian	0.87%
Two or more races	4.96%
Other	1.75%

Gender

Male (33.29%)

Female (66.71%)

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

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming Concert, Sorority and Fraternity Step Shows and May Weekend

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:
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

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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