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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA · Rural · 617 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$14,265
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
24%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$37,837
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As the nation’s first historically Black institution of higher education founded in 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is best known for its rich legacy of leadership and academic empowerment. The university offers strong, career-focused programs in biology, business administration, and communication, which are uniquely enhanced by prestigious life sciences partnerships, including a collaboration with Thomas Jefferson University. On Cheyney's historic and scenic campus, students experience a tight-knit, family-like culture energized by active student organizations, Divine Nine Greek life, and vibrant athletic events. What truly sets Cheyney apart is its innovative model of hosting corporate partners directly on campus, which provides students with unparalleled access to paid, hands-on internships and real-world research opportunities.

Wikipedia:Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (CU) is a public historically black university in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1837 as the Institute for Colored Youth, it is the oldest of all historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States. It is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The university offers bachelor's degrees and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Location
Cheyney, PA, 19319-0200 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
16 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,904$18,870
Housing & food (on campus)$11,016$11,016
Books & supplies$100$100
Cost of attendance$26,782$39,394
Average net price$14,265Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$18,870
In-state: $10,904
Housing & food (on campus)$11,016
Books & supplies$100
Cost of attendance$39,394
In-state: $26,782
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $14,265
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: cheyney.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$16,676
Housing$7,148
Food$3,868
Books & supplies$500
Personal expenses$4,320
Transportation$3,164
Total published by the school$39,394
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,585
$30–48k
$12,358
$48–75k
$14,773
$75–110k
$20,215
$110k+
$16,493
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
24%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
32%
Back for yr 2
69%
Transferred
38%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
24% graduated · 46% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 30% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$28,568
10 yrs after entry$37,837
Debt
Median at graduation$21,785
Monthly payment$231
Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$34.7k
90th percentile$43,680
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 34%Women 66%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
66%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$25,393
Independent
18%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
6%
Black
88%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Varsity sports
Independent · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    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
$28,568
After 10 yrs
$37,837
Business Administration, Management and Operations16
Sociology13
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities9
Biology, General9
Hospitality Administration/Management9
Psychology, General7
Design and Applied Arts5
Computer and Information Sciences, General3
Communication and Media Studies2
Special Education and Teaching2
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1
English Language and Literature, General1
Mathematics1
Visual and Performing Arts, General1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2M
Full-time faculty
71%
Faculty salary
$10,536/mo
Teaching spend
$10,769
per student
Federal loans
58%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
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