Cedar Crest College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Cedar Crest College is a private research university in Allentown, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 834 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 84.07% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,460 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $46,314
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,659 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 84.07% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 834 79.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.39%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 43.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1070
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,031
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,152
- Room & Board: $13,406 annual estimate
Cedar Crest College: what the data shows
Common questions about Cedar Crest College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cedar Crest College?
Cedar Crest College is located in Allentown, PA (ZIP 18104-6196).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Cedar Crest College public or private?
Cedar Crest College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Cedar Crest College cost?
Published tuition: $46,314.
Average net price after aid: $18,659.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,044 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,250 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,490 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,909 |
| $110,001+ | $11,008 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $185,256.
How hard is it to get into Cedar Crest College?
Admission rate: 84.07%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1070 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Cedar Crest College?
Total enrollment: 834 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,031 students.
Graduate enrollment: 420 students.
About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cedar Crest College?
150%-time completion rate: 60.39%.
First-year retention: 71.0%.
What do graduates of Cedar Crest College earn?
Median earnings: $48,295 six years after entry; $59,460 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
43.57% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cedar Crest College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (67 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (30 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (28 completions)
- Psychology, General (26 completions)
- Criminology (26 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (15 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (14 completions)
- Forensic Science and Technology (13 completions)
- Human Nutrition (12 completions)
- Education, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cedar Crest College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 84.07%; completion rate 60.39%; median earnings $59,460 at 10 years; net price $18,659. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$46,314
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cedar Crest College was $46,314.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,659
2024 Value
In 2024 Cedar Crest College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,659.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,636 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,659 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$185,256 4-Year Tuition
$13,406 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$4,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$63,720 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$254,880 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cedar Crest College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.32% 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 Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest 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 | $33,000 | $33,000 | $19,156 |
| 2014 | $34,504 | $34,504 | $17,428 |
| 2015 | $35,600 | $35,600 | $18,072 |
| 2016 | $36,825 | $36,825 | $18,828 |
| 2017 | $38,092 | $38,092 | $21,060 |
| 2018 | $39,216 | $39,216 | $21,239 |
| 2019 | $40,374 | $40,374 | $21,520 |
| 2020 | $41,567 | $41,567 | $21,706 |
| 2021 | $42,591 | $42,591 | $23,005 |
| 2022 | $43,643 | $43,643 | $23,158 |
| 2023 | $44,934 | $44,934 | $22,909 |
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
84.07% Acceptance Rate
1,152 Total Applicants
1,142 Students Admitted
155 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.57% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1070
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cedar Crest College reported total enrollment of about 834 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 91% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (17.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.2%). About 43.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cedar Crest College in 2024 is 834 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,031 students. Graduate enrollment is about 420 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.0%
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 White at 46.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
51.21% 100% Completion Time
60.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 51.21% of students graduating from Cedar Crest College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% female
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 10% male / 90% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 29% male / 71% 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 Cedar Crest College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$59,460 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
696.67% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cedar Crest College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 53 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 67 completions
2. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 30 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 28 completions
4. Psychology, General: 26 completions
5. Criminology: 26 completions
6. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 15 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 14 completions
8. Forensic Science and Technology: 13 completions
9. Human Nutrition: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Cedar Crest College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cedar Crest College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cedar Crest College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,285
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,600
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cedar Crest College is a private non-profit institution located in Allentown, PA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 834 students. Student body composition includes White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (17.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.2%). The admission rate is 84.07%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1070. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.39%. Approximately 43.57% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Cedar Crest College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cedar Crest College located?
Cedar Crest College is located in Allentown, PA.
What is Cedar Crest College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Cedar Crest College is 84.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,152 applicants and 1,142 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Cedar Crest College cost?
Reported tuition is $46,314 and average net price is $18,659 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,406 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cedar Crest College?
Cedar Crest College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,031 students, White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (17.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cedar Crest College?
About 43.4% of students at Cedar Crest College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Cedar Crest College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Cedar Crest College reports midpoint SAT about 1070 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Cedar Crest College earn?
Median earnings are $48,295 six years after entry and $59,460 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cedar Crest College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cedar Crest College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Cedar Crest College public or private?
Cedar Crest College is a private nonprofit institution located in Allentown, PA.
Is Cedar Crest College an HBCU?
No. Cedar Crest College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cedar Crest College a tribal college?
No. Cedar Crest College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Allentown, 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.