About Cedar Crest College

Founded in 1867, Cedar Crest College. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,428 full time undergraduate students, and 241 full time graduate students.

The Cedar Crest College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 74 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Cedar Crest College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate66%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range880-1090
ACT Range19-24

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,19% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

82% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 39% were in the top quarter, and 10% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Cedar Crest College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
14%
“We know about current events and vote”
79%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
47%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
87%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
47%
“We bought the gear”
27%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
60%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
60%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
7%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
21%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
71%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
7%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
47%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
53%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
14%
“We know about current events and vote”
79%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
47%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
87%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
47%
“We bought the gear”
27%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
60%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
60%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
7%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
21%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
71%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
7%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
47%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
53%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    59 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    40 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    64 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    66 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    66 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    66 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    66 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    66 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

Cedar Crest College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Cedar Crest College?

15 Students rated Cedar Crest College

Rosalia - 08/02/2019

Its an awesome College and the location is perfect, it is near everything. The academic studies can be challenging at times. But the education you receive here is worth the challenge. The college has an awesome resource center and they have many tutors and resources to assist you with the extra help you might need. The professors are very helpful and approachable. I am very happy I chose to attend this college.

Erin - 07/07/2019

Cedar Crest College is full of opportunities that I haven't heard colleges do elsewhere. College is college, it's not home but if find something you like to do and a few friends to share your time here with can can feel like a second home. It's not about the school as much as it is about you getting involved, the college experience is different for everyone but those who take full advantage of the opportunities that are available tend to have a higher opinion on Cedar Crest College.

Sara - 06/17/2019

The students and faculty make the hard things worth it. Cedar Crest has always challenged me, yet despite all of my struggling, I am still able to thrive in my personal and work life. The food can improve, for sure. I'm not here to spill tea, but my honest review is that the way the students and staff are treated can change. I spoke to some of the cleaners and food management; they are overworked. It seems that is the case in all major institutions but at such a well-known school, one would expect more respect for their workers.

Alexandra - 04/20/2019

Cedar Crest College is a great opportunity to get a really great education. Everyone is involved in an activity outgoing and friendly. They have a lot of classes to choose from, the class sizes are also small so your professor can put a face to the name.

Cedar Crest College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Cedar Crest College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Cedar Crest College is 66%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    When I was deciding on a college, I knew that wherever I went would need to have the major I in which was interested It limited my options a bit, and I ultimately chose the school from my list of "major-friendly colleges" that I was pretty confident would accept me. It seemed like the most practical decision I could make. One of the most important lessons after I arrived at college is that a lot of other students had chosen our school for similar reasons. Many of us ended up discontent with our college experience and/or transferred to another college or university, as we realized that, outside of the majors we had wanted, it really was not a good fit at all. My best advice for anyone looking to attend college is to take your time observing the actual campus community and see if it would be enough to keep you happy even without your current major of choice. Even if there are other campuses nearby, it will still make a huge difference in your college experience if you don't have anything but academics to keep you at your own school.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are extremely liberal, while I am very conservative. That's something that I struggle with sometimes, but they're friendly and fun to talk to. I've made some good friends who i will hopefully remain close to for many years to come. My classmates are intelligent, and they really want to succeed and do well. They are good leaders who are self-confident and want to make a difference in the world.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    I like that it is small and the teachers get to know you personally.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The school is disorganized, pricey, dead on weekends, too focused on the sciences, and filled with feminine drama.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is great for those not ready to go to college yet.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Anyone who is conservative, poor, male, lazy, partygoer, drunk, careless, or environmentally unfriendly should not attend.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    It's an all girl school, so if you're a girl, you've got a leg up. However, some men also attend. Other than that, anyone can attend.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Cedar Crest is best known for its strong Biological Sciences department. From the very beginning of a freshman student's education in this field of study, she (or he, sometimes) will participate in a small research project in the spring semester of the first year. Students are also encouraged to continue researching their own interests through work on a thesis.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The professors are always so concerned about you, not including your grades. They really want to make sure that your life as a whole is going well, and are a great shoulder to lean on if family, friends, or life in general is just driving you up the wall. Our president is also a phenomenal woman - she's extremely involved in campus life, holds office hours ever two weeks for students to come talk to her, and really cares about making the campus the best it can be.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    They are a very up to date with technology for their nursing students. The college teaches and tests its nursing students from the very beginning just like the NCLEX exam. So when taking the test to get their license after graduation the students know what to expect. Cedar Crest College has a pass rate of almost 93{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} for the NCLEX which is a very high rate. I turned down scholarships from other colleges to go here because they are rated so high.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Since they are a very good nursing college there is no room for slackers. They make you go through a lot of things that other colleges do not. For example I had to take extra Statistics and Chemistry classes to make up the credits for my classes I already had, because they were not equivalent. I also had to take the TEAS exam, which is not required at other schools. There pass rate is high, because only the most dedicated students make it to the end.

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I would have known how hard it was to be so far from home. I also wish I would have known what I was getting myself into. This school is difficult, however, it is worth it.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Very warm and nurturing environment.

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Student Body

Students

87%

female

13%

male

1,428

Total Undergrad Enrollment

241

Total Grad Students

29%

Out-Of-State

69%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

50

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

33%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
14%
% White or Caucasian
57%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Cedar Crest College receive some sort of financial aid. 56% were awarded federal grants.88%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$36,825

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$10,933

Room and Board

49,258

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,581
$30 - $48K
$15,247
$48 - $75K
$19,930
$75 - $110K
$21,992
$110K & UP
$24,853

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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