Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
Known for business — close-knit campus
Chestnut Hill College is a private institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 931 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,015 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,944.
Established
1924
Motto
Fides, Caritas, Scientia
Mascot
Griffin
Type
Private college
Conference
Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC)
Division
Division II
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79%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
931Students
10:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$52,015Earnings 10yr
$29,944Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate79.1%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$39,410
Room & Board$12,300
Books & Supplies$1,550
Total Cost of Attendance$57,980
Average Net Price$29,944
Median Debt at Graduation$26,389
Monthly Payment (10yr)$280
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$29,262
$30–48K$27,217
$48–75K$27,238
$75–110K$32,638
$110K+$33,080
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$29,944
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2600.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,782
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (68)
Student Body
Undergrads
931
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%
Race & Ethnicity
White 30%
Black 30%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate56.1%
Freshman Retention66.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$45,221
8 Years$49,924
10 Years$52,015
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$44,900
Men
$50,800
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112High
Estimated from PA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
10 mi(17 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
78 mi(135 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
252 mi(437 min)