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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
- Website: www.cheyney.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,438
- College Mascot: Wolves

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees N/A
- 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
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 87% | 71% | 46% | 21% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,635 | $2,493 | $3,355 | $3,204 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 16.1% | 13.1% | 13.0% |
| Number in Default | 97 | 83 | 65 |
| Number in Repayment | 602 | 630 | 500 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,412 | $6,118 | $5,818 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,268 | $13,741 | $13,241 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,586 | $6,006 | $5,932 |
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,500 |
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $4,500 | $3,300 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,848 | $15,974 | $15,450 |
| Out of State | $24,704 | $23,597 | $22,873 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,762 | $15,468 | $14,518 |
| Out of State | $23,618 | $23,091 | $21,941 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,062 | $10,768 | $10,318 |
| Out of State | $18,918 | $18,391 | $17,741 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,438 Undergraduate: 1,322 Graduate: 116
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 610 Female: 828
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 589 Female: 733
- Graduate Gender Male: 21 Female: 95
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,295 Part-Time: 143
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,261 Part-Time: 61
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 34 Part-Time: 82
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 1,333 | 93% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.8% |
| White | 23 | 2% |
| Unknown | 64 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 48 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 495 | 34% |
| Ages 20-21 | 423 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 227 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 93 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 37 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 35 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 43 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 32 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 326 | 293 | 33 |
| Faculty Status | 116 | 94 | 22 |
| Tenured Faculty | 47 | 47 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 113 | 91 | 22 |
| Primarily Instruction | 111 | 89 | 22 |
| Primarily Public Service | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 64 | 59 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 125 | 120 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 58 | 57 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 15 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 35 | 32 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,099 (89) | $69,003 (42) | $65,398 (47) |
| Professor | $95,077 (20) | $96,880 (8) | $93,875 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $75,103 (19) | $76,966 (13) | $71,068 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,640 (31) | $60,758 (13) | $62,276 (18) |
| Instructor | $38,553 (19) | $41,584 (8) | $36,349 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,099 (89) | $69,003 (42) | $65,398 (47) |
| Professor | $95,077 (20) | $96,880 (8) | $93,875 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $75,103 (19) | $76,966 (13) | $71,068 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,640 (31) | $60,758 (13) | $62,276 (18) |
| Instructor | $38,553 (19) | $41,584 (8) | $36,349 (11) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $246,813 | $151,037 | $95,776 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 176 | 105 | 71 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 176 | 105 | 71 |
| Basketball | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 50 | 24 | 26 |
| Football | 65 | 65 | - |
| Tennis | 7 | - | 7 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Bowling | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $42,917 | $19,547 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $20,334 | $11,687 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 29% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 30% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 27% |
| 6 Years | 29% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 58 | 28 |
| Arson | 5 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 41 | 24 |
| Arson | 3 | 3 |
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