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Cheyney, founded in 1837, is a public, historically black university. Its 275-acre campus is located 24 miles west of Philadelphia.

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Public
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Coed
621
Undergraduates
235
Men - 37.7%
387
Women - 62.3%
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
85% of 1,127 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
2.37
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
18 average
15-21 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $21,920
Out-of-state: $29,636
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,904
Out-of-state: $18,620
Room and Board
$11,016
Average Percent of Need Met
87%
Average Freshman Award
$10,675
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$21,000
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
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Cheyney Population
1,000
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
80% of all students
Mascot
Wolves
Sororities
30% of women participate
Fraternities
30% of men participate
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International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
55.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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