Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate &
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public four-year university in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 617 students. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $10,904 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,837 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,904
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,265 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 617 91.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.59%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 44.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 21.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 70.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 638
- Room & Board: $11,016 annual estimate
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania: what the data shows
Common questions about Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is located in Cheyney, PA (ZIP 19319-0200).
Is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania public or private?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a Public institution.
How much does Cheyney University of Pennsylvania cost?
Published tuition: $10,904 in-state, $18,870 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,265.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,585 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,358 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,773 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,215 |
| $110,001+ | $16,493 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $43,616.
How big is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
Total enrollment: 617 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 638 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
150%-time completion rate: 40.59%.
First-year retention: 68.5%.
What do graduates of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania earn?
Median earnings: $28,568 six years after entry; $37,837 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,785.
66.02% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Special Education and Teaching, General (17 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (15 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (15 completions)
- Psychology, General (14 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (12 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (9 completions)
- Sociology, General (9 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (2 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (1 completions)
- Mathematics, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.59%; median earnings $37,837 at 10 years; net price $14,265. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,904
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was $10,904.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,265
2024 Value
In 2024 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,265.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,060 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,265 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$43,616 4-Year In-State Tuition
$75,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,016 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,020 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$88,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Financial Aid by Income Level
66.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.73% 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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 | $8,806 | $13,302 | $14,176 |
| 2014 | $9,090 | $13,744 | $14,493 |
| 2015 | $9,344 | $14,162 | $16,179 |
| 2016 | $11,356 | $17,452 | $12,247 |
| 2017 | $12,104 | $18,386 | $15,425 |
| 2018 | $10,533 | $15,799 | $15,411 |
| 2019 | $10,904 | $16,170 | $7,656 |
| 2020 | $10,904 | $16,170 | $12,781 |
| 2021 | $10,904 | $16,170 | $12,892 |
| 2022 | $10,904 | $18,870 | $12,532 |
| 2023 | $10,904 | $18,870 | $9,837 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania reported total enrollment of about 617 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (87.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.5%), and Two or More Races (4.4%). About 66.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2024 is 617 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 638 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.5%
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 87.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.68% 100% Completion Time
40.59% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.68% of students graduating from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Special Education and Teaching, General: 6% male / 94% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 27% male / 73% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 27% male / 73% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Return on Investment
$21,785 Median Student Debt
$37,837 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
57.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
563.11% Return on Investment
5.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Special Education and Teaching, General: 17 completions
2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 15 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 15 completions
4. Psychology, General: 14 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 12 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 9 completions
7. Sociology, General: 9 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 2 completions
9. Communication and Media Studies: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 70.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,536
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,769
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Cheyney, PA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Special Education and Teaching, General, Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 617 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (87.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.5%), Two or More Races (4.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 40.59%. Approximately 66.02% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Cheyney, PA 19319-0200
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania located?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is located in Cheyney, PA.
How much does Cheyney University of Pennsylvania cost?
Reported tuition is $10,904 and average net price is $14,265 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,016 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania reports undergraduate enrollment of about 638 students, Black or African American (87.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
About 44.7% of students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania earn?
Median earnings are $28,568 six years after entry and $37,837 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,785.
Is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania public or private?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Cheyney, PA.
Is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania an HBCU?
Yes. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania a tribal college?
No. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.5%).
Is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- 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.