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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateRuralPublicHBCUBusiness Focus
Known for business — close-knit campus
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in Cheyney with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 721 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
16% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $37,837 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,837.
Established
1837
Motto
Today's Leaders, Tomorrow's Leaders
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
NCAA Division II Basketball Championship team
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
3 upcoming visits · Next: Tue, Apr 14 · Campus Tour
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
721Students
15:1Student:Faculty
16%Grad Rate
$37,837Earnings 10yr
$9,837Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$10,904
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,870
Room & Board$11,016
Books & Supplies$100
Total Cost of Attendance$24,881
Average Net Price$9,837
Median Debt at Graduation$21,785
Monthly Payment (10yr)$231
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$10,536
$30–48K$8,962
$48–75K$7,885
$75–110K$18,471
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$9,837
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (31)
Student Body
Undergrads
721
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%
Race & Ethnicity
White 1%
Black 86%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate16.2%
Freshman Retention68.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$28,568
8 Years$32,774
10 Years$37,837
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$30,200
Men
$32,900
Rankings
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Varsity Sports
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)