CEDAR CREST COLLEGE
- 100 College Drive
- Allentown, PA 18104
- OPEID College Code: 00324300
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- General Phone: (610) 606-4666 x3329
- President: Carmen Twillie Ambar
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 1,887
- College Mascot: Falcons
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Cedar Crest College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.cedarcrest.edu
- Mission Statement
- Cedar Crest mission statement
The mission of Cedar Crest, an independent women's college, is to provide students with an excellent education that is grounded in the liberal arts and informed by humanistic values.
The curriculum is designed to enhance the development of critical thinking and leadership skills, creative abilities, social awareness and technological literacy. Committed to experiential and lifelong learning, the College's curricular and co-curricular programs empower students to be ethical, engaged, and responsible members of their communities, to appreciate global diversity, and to provide stewardship for the environment. A Cedar Crest education prepares students for careers as well as professional and graduate studies.
A Cedar Crest graduate will:
Demonstrate the ability to engage in critical analysis and qualitative reasoning.
Demonstrate the ability to engage in scientific and quantitative reasoning.
Demonstrate technological competency and information literacy, including the ability to evaluate technological and informational resources and use them appropriately.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and through the written word.
Demonstrate the ability to participate in and appreciate artistic and creative endeavors.
Demonstrate the ability to understand and articulate the foundations of her own ethics and values, as well as understand the value systems of others.
Demonstrate the ability to understand and respond to issues of local, national, and global significance.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Cedar Crest College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cedarcrest.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1 | 1,582 | 1,583 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1 (100%) | 1,003 (63%) | 1,004 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1 (100%) | 195 (19%) | 196 (20%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 179 | 91% |
| ACT ® Exam | 37 | 19% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 570 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 28 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 90% | 32% | 46% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,814 | $4,761 | $2,997 | $13,111 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 15 | 18 |
| Number in Repayment | 540 | 526 | 791 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $28,135 | $26,968 | $25,340 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,135 | $26,968 | $25,340 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,135 | $26,968 | $25,340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,321 | $9,009 | $8,624 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,000 | $10,000 | $9,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,000 | $1,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,000 | $1,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $40,456 | $38,977 | $36,964 |
| In-State | $40,456 | $38,977 | $36,964 |
| Out of State | $40,456 | $38,977 | $36,964 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $42,735 | $40,468 | $37,740 |
| In-State | $42,735 | $40,468 | $37,740 |
| Out of State | $42,735 | $40,468 | $37,740 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $31,735 | $30,468 | $28,740 |
| In-State | $31,735 | $30,468 | $28,740 |
| Out of State | $31,735 | $30,468 | $28,740 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,887 Undergraduate: 1,685 Graduate: 202
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 109 Female: 1,778
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 90 Female: 1,595
- Graduate Gender Male: 19 Female: 183
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,023 Part-Time: 864
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 967 Part-Time: 718
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 56 Part-Time: 146
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 10 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Black | 130 | 7% |
| Asian | 55 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 7% |
| White | 1,474 | 78% |
| Unknown | 83 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 17 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 370 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 378 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 263 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 235 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 169 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 149 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 207 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 80 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Age Unknown | 18 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 406 | 262 | 144 |
| Faculty Status | 95 | 89 | 6 |
| Tenured Faculty | 35 | 35 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 8 | - | 8 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 172 | 87 | 85 |
| Primarily Instruction | 172 | 87 | 85 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 20 | 20 | - |
| Other Professionals | 91 | 85 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 123 | 70 | 53 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 40 | 27 | 13 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 83 | 43 | 40 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,922 (79) | $65,331 (28) | $58,501 (51) |
| Professor | $80,570 (18) | $84,051 (8) | $77,785 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $62,641 (14) | $65,428 (6) | $60,551 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,707 (37) | $54,592 (14) | $54,777 (23) |
| Instructor | $46,146 (10) | - (-) | $46,146 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,473 (8) | $83,824 (5) | $72,222 (3) |
| Professor | $102,813 (1) | $102,813 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $81,196 (3) | $88,812 (2) | $65,964 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,347 (4) | $69,342 (2) | $75,352 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,299 (87) | $65,824 (33) | $58,534 (54) |
| Professor | $80,757 (19) | $84,059 (9) | $77,785 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $63,310 (17) | $67,238 (8) | $59,820 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,145 (41) | $54,860 (16) | $55,327 (25) |
| Instructor | $46,146 (10) | - (-) | $46,146 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 141 | - | 141 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 116 | - | 116 |
| Basketball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Field Hockey | 22 | - | 22 |
| Lacrosse | 24 | - | 24 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 15 | - | 15 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | - | $6,527 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | $1,946 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 17 | - | 17 |
| Basketball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 55% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 55% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| White | 56% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 45% |
| 5 Years | 52% |
| 6 Years | 55% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 2 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 7 | 18 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 14 | 25 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
