Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 617 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,837 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 24.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $21,785, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.74x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,265 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Sociology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biology, and Hospitality Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,837
Graduation Rate
24.4%
Median Debt
$21,785
Average Net Price
$14,265
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.66x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.74x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
617
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$10,904
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,870
Pell Grant Rate
66.0%
Federal Loan Rate
57.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$13,585
Income $30K–$48K
$12,358
Income $48K–$75K
$14,773
Income $110K+
$16,493
Student Demographics
Women
45.7%
White
0.7%
Black
87.8%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
4.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
21.8%
Accreditations
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (15)
Bachelor (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $44,072 | 16 |
| Sociology | $47,889 | 13 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Biology | Not reported | 9 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 7 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | Bachelor | 2 |
| Special Education | Bachelor | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Most Affordable Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Pennsylvania