Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	558
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,904

Cost of attendance at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,170

Cost of attendance at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania received on average $13,454 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,454

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	145	72%	$5,110	$740,908
Other Federal Grant	145	72%	$6,513	$944,314
State Grant/Scholarships	126	62%	$10,930	$1,377,137
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	59	29%	$3,750	$221,270
Total Grant & Scholarships	189	94%	$13,454	$2,542,721

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students is 41.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.4%.

41.0%

African American 40.8% 31 students
unknown 25.0% 3 students
hispanic 60.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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