Cheyney University of Pennsylvania: Review & Facts

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a very small four-year, public school with 700 students enrolled. This college was established in 1837 and is the only college located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
22
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 22 majors. The most popular concentrations are Sociology and Anthropology, Management, Psychology, Business, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania student retention rate is relatively low at 68% (below Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Bad
The graduation rate at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is very low - 28%.

Student to faculty ratio at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is pretty decent -- 15:1. Read more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high, $15,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania not covered by tuition are approximately $3,500; which comes to a total of $19,000 per academic year.

Read the details about Cheyney University of Pennsylvania additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is $25.00. The graduate application fee is $25.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (610) 399-2275 or check Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,100
Medium
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 600 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - about $7,100 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Location and Address

Postal Address:
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
1837 University Circle
Cheyney, Pennsylvania
19319-0200, USA
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