Overview

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

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

2,559

Applied

2,025

Accepted

724

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,517

Females Applied

1,230

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,042

Males Applied

795

Males Accepted

76%

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

724

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

30%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.5%
Black or African American	85.85%
White or Caucasian	0.97%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.42%
Asian	0.97%
Two or more races	7.35%
Other	1.66%

Gender

Male (33.7%)

Female (66.3%)

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

Faculty

181

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 129

Part-time - 52

Male - 85

Female - 96