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PublicRuralHBCU

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, Pennsylvania 19319-0200

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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

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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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 Life

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

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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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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