Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,011
Graduate Enrollment: 433
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 97.91%
Male/Female: 33% / 67% (2017)
First generation college students: 44.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.9% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 44.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 32.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 24.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 36.1%
Black: 31.3%
Hispanic: 13.1%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 12.9%
Black: 31.3%
Hispanic: 13.1%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 12.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $54,837
In-State tuition: $38,635Out-of-State tuition: $38,635
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,226 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,748 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,226 (2022)
Average Family Income: $70,329 (2017)
Median Family Income: $32,670 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 48.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 78.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,389 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $280 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $24,490 |
| $30k-48k | $24,083 |
| $48k-75k | $25,712 |
| $75k-110k | $29,787 |
| $110k+ | $30,486 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 56%6-year graduation rate: 63%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,389 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,416 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,834 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 47.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 54.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 62.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 30.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 32.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,952 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,209 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | $56,653 ($4,721) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | $23,436 ($1,953) | $50,387 ($4,199) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 27 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,337 ($3,195) | $41,475 ($3,456) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 27 | $466 | $47,961 ($3,997) | $56,769 ($4,731) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 27 | $27,166 | $286 | $28,476 ($2,373) | $43,078 ($3,590) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 63 | $584 | $45,990 ($3,833) | $47,702 ($3,975) | |
| First Professional Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 19 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 51 | $37,125 | $286 | $40,819 ($3,402) | $49,730 ($4,144) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 58 | $43,125 | $265 | $40,520 ($3,377) | $44,644 ($3,720) |
| Master's Degree | Human Services, General. | 31 | $466 | $50,998 ($4,250) | $48,298 ($4,025) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 40 | $27,000 | $286 | $46,396 ($3,866) | $60,189 ($5,016) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | $53,280 ($4,440) | $59,082 ($4,924) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $54,657Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $10,469,462 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $12,771,831 (2022)