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Cedar Crest College

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Location: Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104-6196

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1070

Reading & WritingMid: 575

520660

MathMid: 540

480570

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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

29.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,044

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

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).

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

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

10 Years$59,460

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

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