Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

4 Year
Cheyney, PA
5.0 1 review

Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

617

Location Cheyney, Pennsylvania
Website cheyney.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, located in the rural township of Thornbury, approximately 25 miles west of Philadelphia, is the nation's oldest historically Black institution of higher education, established in 1837 as the Institute for Colored Youth. The 275-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings situated in Pennsylvania's Delaware Valley region. Operating as a public university within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Cheyney maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs with particular emphasis in natural sciences, business administration, and communications. The university provides traditional dormitory housing for students across several residential halls, and while competing in NCAA Division II athletics as the Wolves, Cheyney focuses primarily on its academic mission and historical significance in African American education.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

View Admission Requirements

Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$10,904

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,870

Breakdown

Tuition $10,904
Books and Supplies $100
Other Fees $3,188
Room and Board $11,016
Budget for Other Expenses $4,904
Total One Year Cost $30,112

View Tuition & Financial Aid Details

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$30,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

24% within 6 years

View Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are Social Sciences, Business, and Psychology. 22% of students major in Social Sciences, 18% in Business, and 15% in Psychology.