Chester County Intermediate Unit Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Chester County Intermediate Unit is a public certificate and vocational school in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 82 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 85.71% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $60,347 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,441 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 58.33% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 82 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 85.71%
- First-Generation Students: 63.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 108
- Applicants (IPEDS): 77
Chester County Intermediate Unit: what the data shows
Common questions about Chester County Intermediate Unit, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chester County Intermediate Unit?
Chester County Intermediate Unit is located in Downingtown, PA (ZIP 19335).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Chester County Intermediate Unit public or private?
Chester County Intermediate Unit is a Public institution.
How much does Chester County Intermediate Unit cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,441.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,992 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,993 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,457 |
How hard is it to get into Chester County Intermediate Unit?
Admission rate: 58.33%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Chester County Intermediate Unit?
Total enrollment: 82 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 108 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chester County Intermediate Unit?
150%-time completion rate: 85.71%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Chester County Intermediate Unit earn?
Median earnings: $51,810 six years after entry; $60,347 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,075.
59.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chester County Intermediate Unit known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (38 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chester County Intermediate Unit a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 58.33%; completion rate 85.71%; median earnings $60,347 at 10 years; net price $14,441. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chester County Intermediate Unit was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,441
2024 Value
In 2024 Chester County Intermediate Unit had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,441.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,764 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,441 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Financial Aid by Income Level
59.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
83.33% 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 Chester County Intermediate Unit 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 Chester County Intermediate Unit 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 | — | — | $17,949 |
| 2014 | — | — | $18,631 |
| 2015 | — | — | $17,926 |
| 2016 | — | — | $18,160 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,506 |
| 2018 | — | — | $17,823 |
| 2019 | — | — | $21,829 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,919 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,292 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,802 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,912 |
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
58.33% Acceptance Rate
77 Total Applicants
38 Students Admitted
23 First-Time Students Enrolled
60.53% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all 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
Chester County Intermediate Unit reported total enrollment of about 82 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (56.1%), White (25.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). About 59.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chester County Intermediate Unit in 2024 is 82 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 108 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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 Black or African American at 56.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
78.57% 100% Completion Time
85.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 78.57% of students graduating from Chester County Intermediate Unit completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 16% male / 84% 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 Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Return on Investment
$18,075 Median Student Debt
$60,347 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
944.72% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 38 completions
Most popular programs at Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chester County Intermediate Unit graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chester County Intermediate Unit from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,207
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chester County Intermediate Unit is a public institution located in Downingtown, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 82 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (56.1%), White (25.6%), Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). The admission rate is 58.33%. The 150%-time completion rate is 85.71%. Approximately 59.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Downingtown, PA 19335
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 85.71% graduation rate, Chester County Intermediate Unit demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chester County Intermediate Unit located?
Chester County Intermediate Unit is located in Downingtown, PA.
What is Chester County Intermediate Unit's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Chester County Intermediate Unit is 58.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 77 applicants and 38 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Chester County Intermediate Unit cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,441 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Chester County Intermediate Unit?
Chester County Intermediate Unit reports undergraduate enrollment of about 108 students, Black or African American (56.1%), White (25.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chester County Intermediate Unit?
About 63.4% of students at Chester County Intermediate Unit are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chester County Intermediate Unit earn?
Median earnings are $51,810 six years after entry and $60,347 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chester County Intermediate Unit?
The 150%-time completion rate is 85.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Chester County Intermediate Unit students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,075.
Is Chester County Intermediate Unit public or private?
Chester County Intermediate Unit is a public institution located in Downingtown, PA.
Is Chester County Intermediate Unit an HBCU?
No. Chester County Intermediate Unit is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chester County Intermediate Unit a tribal college?
No. Chester County Intermediate Unit is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chester County Intermediate Unit a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chester County Intermediate Unit does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.2%).
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
- Pennsylvania trade schools 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.