Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 629
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 54% / 46% (2017)
First generation college students: 44.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.6% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2010)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 80.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 64.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 51.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 44.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.3%
Black: 82.8%
Hispanic: 8.4%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 82.8%
Hispanic: 8.4%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $24,994
In-State tuition: $10,904Out-of-State tuition: $16,170
Estimated books and supplies: $100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,016 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,082 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,016 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,082 (2022)
Average Family Income: $38,145 (2017)
Median Family Income: $25,393 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 69.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 59.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,785 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $231 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $11,467 |
| $30k-48k | $11,693 |
| $48k-75k | $13,817 |
| $75k-110k | $22,060 |
| $110k+ | $19,411 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 23%6-year graduation rate: 41%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,785 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,375 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 29.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 42.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 51.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 12.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 10.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,650 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,950 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 17 | $29,328 ($2,444) | $46,852 ($3,904) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 | $41,408 ($3,451) | $47,744 ($3,979) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $95,895Full time faculty: 52%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $1,482,278 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $1,693,807 (2022)