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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1070

Reading & WritingMid: 575
520660
MathMid: 540
480570

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

Programs (72)

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

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