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Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104-6196

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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.

Established
1867
Motto
Religio, Libertas et Scientia
Type
Private liberal arts women's college
Conference
NCAA Division III athletics
Division
Division III

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99%Acceptance
1070SAT Avg
857Students
9:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$59,460Earnings 10yr
$22,909Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Cedar Crest College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1070

Reading & WritingMid: 575
520660
MathMid: 540
480570

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1070

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,934
Room & Board$13,001
Books & Supplies$3,000
Total Cost of Attendance$56,240
Average Net Price$22,909
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,765
$30–48K$21,696
$48–75K$21,105
$75–110K$24,635
$110K+$26,406

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,909

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

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
857
Gender Split
93% / 7%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 9%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.2%
Freshman Retention76.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,295
8 Years$52,869
10 Years$59,460

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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