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Chestnut Hill College

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA · City · 815 students
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$27,970
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
53%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$52,015
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
74%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located on a stunning, Gothic-style campus in historic Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill College is best known for its welcoming, values-based liberal arts education rooted in the inclusive tradition of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Prospective students are drawn to its highly regarded academic programs, most notably its premier clinical psychology department—which offers a respected doctoral degree—alongside robust majors in cybersecurity, business, and education. The student experience is defined by a tight-knit, collaborative campus culture where undergraduates participate in NCAA Division II athletics, hands-on internships, and dedicated community service. What truly sets the college apart is its unique location, offering a peaceful, park-like campus bordering the scenic Wissahickon Valley while providing immediate, easy transit access to the professional and cultural resources of downtown Philadelphia.

Wikipedia:Chestnut Hill College is a private Catholic college in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The college was founded in 1924 as a women's college by the Sisters of St. Joseph. It was originally named Mount Saint Joseph College.

Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19118-2693 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
15 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$39,870
Housing & food (on campus)$12,600
Books & supplies$400
Cost of attendance$58,168
Average net price$27,970
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$39,870
Housing & food (on campus)$12,600
Books & supplies$400
Cost of attendance$58,168
Average net price$27,970
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$28,011
$30–48k
$24,447
$48–75k
$22,714
$75–110k
$28,168
$110k+
$33,175
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
53%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
35%
Back for yr 2
62%
Transferred
16%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
61% graduated · 24% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,221
10 yrs after entry$52,015
Debt
Median at graduation$26,389
Monthly payment$280
Middle 50% owe$10.2k–$28.7k
90th percentile$38,833
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
74%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
52%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$32,669
Independent
44%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
30%
Hispanic
13%
Black
32%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
17%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,221
After 10 yrs
$52,015
Human Services, General31
Security Science and Technology24
Business Administration, Management and Operations23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22
Criminal Justice and Corrections22
Psychology, General19
Biology, General17
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences13
Communication and Media Studies7
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management7
Accounting and Related Services7
Chemistry4
Business/Corporate Communications4
Special Education and Teaching3
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$23M
Full-time faculty
33%
Faculty salary
$5,821/mo
Teaching spend
$9,714
per student
Federal loans
78%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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