About Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Founded in 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. is a Public college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 709 full time undergraduate students, and 37 full time graduate students.

The Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 47 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at CU are considered , with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.

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

55% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 28% were in the top quarter, and 15% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
67%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
67%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
33%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
100%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
67%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
67%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
33%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
100%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“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?

    26 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    18 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    26 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    27 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    27 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    27 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    27 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    27 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?

4 Students rated Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Jaymi - 01/29/2020

Cheyney is a really great school. We have small class sizes and a family atmosphere. There are numerous opportunities available for students to go to new places and try new things. The school may have had a rocky past but they are putting in a lot of work to set it back on the path that it needs to be on.

Larry - 08/13/2019

My overall opinion of Cheyney University is that it is an excellent school to attend. Yes it may be an small institution but from a student who attends The First HBCU, I can brag and say that we are great. We may be a small campus but we are surrounded but a lot of resources and the professors ayretruly here to see you succeed.

Jazmin - 06/13/2019

It’s a great school the campus is a nice size and it’s not too big we’re you'll get lost but I like everything about it especially the dorms and I like how you have better chance to interact with a teacher because the class sizes aren’t to big. I also like that it has a lot of culture and is looking to rebuild and become even better than it is.

Shaquaya - 08/05/2016

I transferred from RWU to come to CU and it is one of the greatest decisions I ever made. I love my HBCU. We are the first school for higher learning from African Americans and we are reminded that daily and it is a great feeling. Our professors are brilliant and they work hard to make sure the students get everything they need.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

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

    If i could go back in time to when i was a high school senior, i would tell myself to actually take the time to research and visit the schools that i applied to. Also, to take the time out to apply for scholorships. Coming to my current university, i was surprised at many things i discovered. If i taken a little more time into my college application process, i would have known exactly what i was getting myself into.

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

    Cheyney University is a very welcoming friendly school. Although its a historically black university, i feel it should be more diverse. The university actually has a good amount of diversity in the faculty, but It should also apply in the student population. Cheyney has a variety of excellent professors teaching here, but there are also the professors that just pass students by. Most of the classes offered are challeneging and this is actually a great thing.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very respectful and easy to taalk to

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    Small campus with small classrooms and very supportive faculty.

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

    I wish I would of known the rate of graduates that are prepared for the workforce and the rate of graduates that are helped to land careers upon graduation.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    i feel anyone that has pride for their culture and who wants to a small historically black university.

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

    Its one thing about Cheyney University that I dont like is their majors. Im really interested in Physical Theraphy, and Cheyney doesnt have an courses for it. So I'm now I'm currently undecided

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

    What kind of person shouldnt attend Cheyney University ? A person who dosent want a good education shouldnt go too Cheyney. Cheyney University is a very serious college. Its a very small school so its easy for your teachers to get to know you. You'll gain alot of knowledge attend and learn about the history of Cheyney.

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

    When I tell friends about my school, I let them know that no matter how bad people say it is, it is a great school to attend. People graduate all the time and land prestigious jobs from my school. Cheyney is a school that makes you put in it what you want to get out of it. We have great professors that will go the extra length for students when students show that they are serious about why they are in college.

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

    The most frustrating think about my school is the dorms. I saw the dorms on the internet and thought, this is really nice and i cant waite to get there and add my own touch. I got so frustrated when my mother took me to college an we went into the dorm. We both could not believe our eyes. For the money that we are paying to reside in this dorm. There was no elevator for us to carry my belongings up to the 3rd floor. The stairway walls was dirty and my room was crummy.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Being the first historically black institution for african americans

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

    What makes this school unique to the other schools that I applied to is that this school is smaller and the class size is not overwhelming. The professor is able to know each student by name and give individual attention when needed.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Cheyney University is what an individual themselves make it to be.

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  15. What are the academics like at your school?

    Academics are set at appropriate levels for different type of students.

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The stereotype is that all the students are from Philadelphia, PA which is not true.

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Student Body

Students

48%

female

52%

male

709

Total Undergrad Enrollment

37

Total Grad Students

48%

Out-Of-State

52%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

62%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
80%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
1%

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.

98% of students attending Cheyney University of Pennsylvania receive some sort of financial aid. 80% were awarded federal grants. While 90% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$17,452

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$11,852

Room and Board

30,804

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,522
$30 - $48K
$13,060
$48 - $75K
$13,186
$75 - $110K
$16,113
$110K & UP
$2,878

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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