Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Public four-year college in Cheyney, PA that costs an average of $12,255 a year after financial aid and graduates 20% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,255
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
20%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,275

HBCUPublicRural (fringe)617 undergraduates

Cost of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Total cost of attendance (per year)$26,773
Tuition and fees, in-state$11,200
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$19,452
Housing and food (on campus)$11,016
Books and supplies$500
Average net price after aid$12,255

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$10,764
$30,001–48,000$12,432
$48,001–75,000$11,864
$75,001–110,000$13,124
$110,001+$26,023

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate20%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,288
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,275
Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings)111th of 113 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,000
Typical monthly loan payment$227 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants75%
Students with federal loans58%

Majors and programs at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (18)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology24——
Business Administration, Management and Operations28——
Communication and Media Studies3——
Computer and Information Sciences5——
Design and Applied Arts6——
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology———
English Language and Literature1——
Hospitality Administration/Management10——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities18——
Mathematics2——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management2——
Political Science and Government———
Psychology21——
Sociology22——
Special Education and Teaching19——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16——
Visual and Performing Arts1——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Design and Applied Arts———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

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About Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

TypePublic four-year college
LocationCheyney, PA
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates617
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitecheyney.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Cheyney University of Pennsylvania cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $26,773 a year (tuition and fees: $11,200 in-state, $19,452 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,255 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,764.

How much do Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,275 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 111th of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania.

What is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's graduation rate?

20% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.