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CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

  • 1837 University Circle
  • Cheyney, PA 19319
  • OPEID College Code: 00331700
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  • General Phone: (610) 399-2000
  • President: Dr. Michelle R. Howard-Vital
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 1,488
  • College Mascot: Wolves
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  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania - 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
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Historically Black College
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Campus Map
    Admission Fees
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
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
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving79%67%54%26%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,790$4,619$5,977$2,445
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)20.7%17.8%16.1%
Number in Default10810897
Number in Repayment520605602
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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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$7,360$7,089$6,412
In-State Tuition and Fees$7,360$7,089$6,412
Out of State Tuition and Fees$15,796$15,219$14,268
Books and Supplies$1,300$1,300$1,250
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,746$7,156$6,586
Other Expenses$3,602$2,655$2,600
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,988$6,886$3,600
Other Expenses$4,132$2,651$4,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$5,010$2,651$3,400
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$20,008$18,200$16,848
In-State$20,008$18,200$16,848
Out of State$28,444$26,330$24,704
Off Campus
In-District$21,780$17,926$15,762
In-State$21,780$17,926$15,762
Out of State$30,216$26,056$23,618
Off Campus with Family
In-District$13,670$11,900$11,062
In-State$13,670$11,900$11,062
Out of State$22,106$20,030$18,918
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.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-11-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-31-
Hospitality Administration and Management Degree-14-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-13-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-1-
 
Education
Adult and Continuing Education Administration Degree--1
Early Childhood Education Degree-1-
Education Administration Degree--43
Elementary Education Degree-26
Special Education Teaching Degree-18
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-6-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel and Textiles Degree-5-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree-3-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-1-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-20-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree--18
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Management Degree-10-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree-10-
Social Sciences Degree-1-
Sociology Degree-31-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree-3-
Music Degree-2-
Art Studies Degree-2-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,488
    • Undergraduate: 1,402 Graduate: 86
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 679 Female: 809
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 650 Female: 752
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 29 Female: 57
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,298 Part-Time: 190
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,261 Part-Time: 141
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 37 Part-Time: 49
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien30.2%
American Indian--
Black1,34690%
Asian60.4%
Hispanic272%
White130.9%
Unknown936%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18856%
Ages 18-1953236%
Ages 20-2138626%
Ages 22-2424617%
Ages 25-29846%
Ages 30-34332%
Ages 35-39242%
Ages 40-49574%
Ages 50-65292%
Age Unknown120.8%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees30927237
Faculty Status1108426
Tenured Faculty4141-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1068026
Primarily Instruction1027626
Primarily Research11-
Primarily Public Service33-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial27261
Other Professionals61583
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1151087
Clerical And Secretarial55541
Skilled Crafts1515-
Service and/or Maintenance32275
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,131 (75)$72,910 (38)$73,357 (37)
Professor$101,454 (17)$102,088 (9)$100,742 (8)
Associate Professor$80,025 (20)$80,694 (11)$79,208 (9)
Assistant Professor$65,298 (22)$65,521 (7)$65,194 (15)
Instructor$45,188 (16)$45,954 (11)$43,503 (5)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$71,684 (1)$71,684 (1)- (-)
Instructor$71,684 (1)$71,684 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,940 (76)$72,544 (39)$73,357 (37)
Professor$101,454 (17)$102,088 (9)$100,742 (8)
Associate Professor$80,025 (20)$80,694 (11)$79,208 (9)
Assistant Professor$65,298 (22)$65,521 (7)$65,194 (15)
Instructor$45,980 (17)$47,012 (12)$43,503 (5)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$248,925$143,505$105,420
Ratio (%)100%58%42%
 
Participants
All Athletes1378057
Unduplicated Athletes1076542
Basketball1899
All Track Combined633231
Football3939-
Tennis6-6
Volleyball6-6
Bowling5-5
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$55,554$26,949
Assistant Coaches-$22,383$32,500
 
Coaches
All Coaches241410
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
All Track Combined523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Bowling1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 10%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students24%
 
By Gender
Male18%
Female29%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
Black23%
Hispanic33%
White100%
Unknown26%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less13%
5 Years21%
6 Years24%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related4-
Drug Related3-
Liquor Related61
On Campus
Weapons Related4-
Drug Related3-
Liquor Related62
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape2-
Robbery22
Aggravated Assault6-
Burglary2441
Arson13
On Campus
Forcible Rape2-
Robbery22
Aggravated Assault72
Burglary2958
Vehicle Theft1-
Arson15
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Reviews

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1 Review Submitted For Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
  • Reviewed on: July 13, 2010 Flag Review
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  • Cheyney is a door of opportunity that gives her student's access to a host of possibilities. I am grateful that I received a key to the door
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Overall Rating: 5
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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