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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Cedar Crest College is a private institution in Allentown with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1070, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 857 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,460 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,909.
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Cedar Crest College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1070
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
28.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,044
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
- •77% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Allentown Female College Fresco of the logo of the Allentown College for Women The college moved to its current location in 1868 after having outgrown its former location.
- •In 1872, the Cedar Crest Alumnae Association was founded; it later registered as a non-profit in 1933.
- •In 1884, the campus was expanded to include 25 rooms, a gym, library, art room, and a chapel.
- •The school was renamed to the "Allentown College for Women" in 1893.
- •Cedar Crest College Aerial view of the college in the 1930s On June 4, 1913, the school would move again, this time to its present location.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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