Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Online | cedarcrest.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Cedar Crest College, a private women's liberal arts institution, is situated on a 84-acre suburban campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles north of Philadelphia. Founded in 1867 by the United Church of Christ, the college maintains its historic focus on women's education at the undergraduate level while offering co-educational graduate and adult programs. The campus features a mix of Victorian-era and modern buildings, including the notable Blaney Hall administration building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cedar Crest is known for its nursing, business, and health sciences programs, with particularly strong offerings in forensic science and nuclear medicine technology. Students reside in six residential halls on campus, with traditional dormitory and apartment-style housing options available.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Cedar Crest College is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Cedar Crest College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#530 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#370 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#46 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#42 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#399 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1230 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $3,000 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $12,722 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $60,215 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 31% |
| Psychology | 15% |
| Business | 12% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211468 IPEDS survey data for Cedar Crest College.
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Last updated February 24, 2024