Cedar Crest College

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Allentown, PA
5.0 1 review

#42 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,290

Location Allentown, Pennsylvania
Website cedarcrest.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Cedar Crest College is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Cedar Crest College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#538
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#373
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#48
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#42
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#439
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#41

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

84.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13.5%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,314

Costs for Cedar Crest College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$46,314
Books and Supplies		$4,000
Other Fees		$650
Room and Board		$13,406
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,375
Total One Year Cost		$65,745

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Cedar Crest College are Health Professions, Psychology, and Business. 31% of students major in Health Professions, 15% in Psychology, and 12% in Business.