Chestnut Hill College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Chestnut Hill College is a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 815 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 74.46% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,015 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $39,870
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,970 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.46% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 815 85.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.78%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 44.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 17.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 994
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,559
- Room & Board: $12,600 annual estimate
Chestnut Hill College: what the data shows
Common questions about Chestnut Hill College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chestnut Hill College?
Chestnut Hill College is located in Philadelphia, PA (ZIP 19118-2693).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Chestnut Hill College public or private?
Chestnut Hill College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Chestnut Hill College cost?
Published tuition: $39,870.
Average net price after aid: $27,970.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $28,011 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,447 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,714 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,168 |
| $110,001+ | $33,175 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $159,480.
How hard is it to get into Chestnut Hill College?
Admission rate: 74.46%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Chestnut Hill College?
Total enrollment: 815 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 994 students.
Graduate enrollment: 420 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chestnut Hill College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.78%.
First-year retention: 62.4%.
What do graduates of Chestnut Hill College earn?
Median earnings: $45,221 six years after entry; $52,015 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,389.
52.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chestnut Hill College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Counseling Psychology (54 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (45 completions)
- Clinical Psychology (33 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (30 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (29 completions)
- Psychology, General (21 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (21 completions)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (15 completions)
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism (12 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chestnut Hill College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.46%; completion rate 48.78%; median earnings $52,015 at 10 years; net price $27,970. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$39,870
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chestnut Hill College was $39,870.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,970
2024 Value
In 2024 Chestnut Hill College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,970.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$111,880 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,970 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$159,480 4-Year Tuition
$12,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$52,870 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$211,480 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chestnut Hill College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
78.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Chestnut Hill College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Chestnut Hill College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $31,170 | $31,170 | $23,085 |
| 2014 | $32,110 | $32,110 | $24,654 |
| 2015 | $33,130 | $33,130 | $23,701 |
| 2016 | $34,140 | $34,140 | $23,798 |
| 2017 | $35,180 | $35,180 | $22,397 |
| 2018 | $36,180 | $36,180 | $25,248 |
| 2019 | $37,200 | $37,200 | $26,357 |
| 2020 | $38,200 | $38,200 | $24,202 |
| 2021 | $38,635 | $38,635 | $26,516 |
| 2022 | $39,410 | $39,410 | $25,461 |
| 2023 | $39,410 | $39,410 | $29,944 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74.46% Acceptance Rate
2,559 Total Applicants
2,025 Students Admitted
178 First-Time Students Enrolled
8.79% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Chestnut Hill College reported total enrollment of about 815 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (32.3%), White (30.1%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (17.2%). About 52.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chestnut Hill College in 2024 is 815 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 994 students. Graduate enrollment is about 420 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 32.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.76% 100% Completion Time
48.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.76% of students graduating from Chestnut Hill College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Counseling Psychology: 11% male / 89% female
- Public Administration and Social Service: 13% male / 87% female
- Clinical Psychology: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Chestnut Hill College.
Return on Investment
$26,389 Median Student Debt
$52,015 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.73% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
364.92% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Chestnut Hill College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 46 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Counseling Psychology: 54 completions
2. Public Administration and Social Service: 45 completions
3. Clinical Psychology: 33 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 30 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 29 completions
6. Psychology, General: 21 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 21 completions
8. Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology: 15 completions
9. Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Chestnut Hill College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chestnut Hill College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chestnut Hill College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,821
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,714
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chestnut Hill College is a private non-profit institution located in Philadelphia, PA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Counseling Psychology, Public Administration and Social Service, Clinical Psychology. Enrollment is approximately 815 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (32.3%), White (30.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.2%). The admission rate is 74.46%. The 150%-time completion rate is 48.78%. Approximately 52.08% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Philadelphia, PA 19118-2693
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Chestnut Hill College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chestnut Hill College located?
Chestnut Hill College is located in Philadelphia, PA.
What is Chestnut Hill College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Chestnut Hill College is 74.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,559 applicants and 2,025 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Chestnut Hill College cost?
Reported tuition is $39,870 and average net price is $27,970 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chestnut Hill College?
Chestnut Hill College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 994 students, Black or African American (32.3%), White (30.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chestnut Hill College?
About 44.4% of students at Chestnut Hill College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chestnut Hill College earn?
Median earnings are $45,221 six years after entry and $52,015 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chestnut Hill College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Chestnut Hill College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,389.
Is Chestnut Hill College public or private?
Chestnut Hill College is a private nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Chestnut Hill College an HBCU?
No. Chestnut Hill College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chestnut Hill College a tribal college?
No. Chestnut Hill College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chestnut Hill College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chestnut Hill College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.4%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.