Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA

Overview

Nation's oldest HBCU, founded by a Quaker in 1837, blends historic legacy with focused undergraduate programs on a wooded Pennsylvania campus.

Identity

Academics

Culture

Outcomes

Identity

The school's personality reflects resilience and purpose, fostering first-generation college students and those drawn to hands-on learning in a supportive environment. Surrounding Cheyney offers quiet countryside with rolling hills, but proximity to Philadelphia provides weekend escapes to urban culture. Tradeoffs include a remote location that limits walkable off-campus options and a small size that means fewer course offerings compared to larger universities.

617

Undergrads

89.0%

Acceptance

38.0%

Grad Rate

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Academics

15.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

69.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

38.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

29.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

617

Undergraduate Enrollment

0

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

89.0%

Acceptance Rate

2.80

Average GPA

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Test Policy

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

420–500

SAT Reading

430–510

ACT Composite

15–20

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GPA

School avg: 2.80

0.00 – 4.00 scale

SAT

School range: 850–1010

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 15–20

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$19,332

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$7,716

Room & Board

$11,516

Books & Supplies

$100

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,432

Financial Aid

96%

Receiving Aid

77%

Pell Grant Recipients

$12,290

Avg Grant (recipients)

$6,698

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

772 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

NAIA

Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

617

Acceptance Rate

89%

Graduation Rate

38%

In-State Cost

$19,232

Out-of-State Cost

$26,948

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cheyney.edu

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Cheyney, PA 19319-0200

Rural: Fringe

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