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Summary
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public institution that was founded in 1837. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,508, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 275 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $14,640 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,542 (2011-12).
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General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1837 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2010 Endowment | $1,241,474 |
Applying
When applying to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, it's important to note the application deadline is March 31. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due June 15. The application fee at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is $20. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 52.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 53% |
| Application deadline | March 31 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | June 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 15:1. The most popular majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania include: Social Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 58.0 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 15% - Low | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,508, with a gender distribution of 46.9 percent male students and 53.1 percent female students. 75.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 25.0 percent of students live off campus. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,586 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health service. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour emergency telephones and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, 95.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $8,660.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $14,640 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,542 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,486 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
