School Overview
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a small public university that was founded in 1837 as the African Institute and later known as the Institute for Colored Youth. The school's establishment was funded in part by the donation of a large sum of money by Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys, who bequeathed $10,000 – which represented a tenth of his estate – to found a school that would educate African-Americans. Degrees were not granted from Cheyney until 1914.
In 1983, the institution's name was formally changed to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. The 275-acre campus in the Cheyney community of the Thornbury Township in Pennsylvania, is well-known for being the first higher learning institution for African-Americans.
Programs, Alumni, and Accreditation
Cheyney University has more than 30 baccalaureate degrees and two master's degree programs in education and public administration. Over the course of its history, Cheyney, as it is commonly referred to, has graduated 10,000 students. Of these 10,000, many have gone on to become notable individuals in the U.S. and abroad. Cheyney and its programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Notable alumni include:
- Ed Bradley
- Robert W. Bogle
- Curt Weldon
- Thaddeus Kirkland
- Samuel J. Patterson
There are two schools: The School of Arts and Sciences and The School of Education and Professional Studies.
Athletics
Among the athletics programs offered at the university, the basketball program is the most highly recognized. As a Division II school, the men's basketball team holds the NCAA's seventh spot in most all-time win percentage. This includes 16 PSAC conference championships as well as four Final Fours and one National Championship in 1978.
Cheyney has a brother-sister team coaching men's and women's basketball: Dominique Stephens and Marilyn Stephens. They were hired in 2009.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Cheyney offers a wide range of options for students to defray the cost of attendance, including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education, Pennsylvania State Grant Program, student employment, scholarships and loans. All applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Library System
The Leslie Pickney Hill Library is located on the upper campus and houses the print and nonprint collections that support the curriculum, a selection of government documents and workstations that provide internet and electronic-resource access. The library is also thehome of the University Archives.
Cheyney's library system dates back to March 7, 1853, when a library and reading room were opened in the Institute for Colored Youth in a building at Seventh and Lombard streets in Philadelphia. The collection was available free of charge to community members, and by 1855 there were 427 registered borrowers. In 1903, the ICY moved to Cheyney; the Carnegie Library opened on the new campus in 1909. The library was renamed for Hill in 1962.
Student Housing
On-campus residence halls are:
- Martin Luther King Hall
- New Residence Hall
- Sojourner Truth Hall
- Emlen Hall
- Burleigh Hall
Living options include female- or male-only and coeducational. The residence halls are capable of accommodating more than 1,200 students, whether they are new, transfer, non-traditional or upperclassmen. Emlen Hall accommodates the Keystone Honors Academy Students as well.
General Information
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Admission Office 1837 University Circle PO Box 200 Cheyney, PA 19319-0019 (610) 399-2275 (800) 243-9639 Fax: (610) 399-2099 [email protected] Contact: Angela Brown Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1837 University Circle/PO Box 200 Cheyney, PA 19319-0019 (610) 399-2000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,333 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 301 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,315 Graduate enrollment: 155 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor's |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 34% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 62% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Early Childhood Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Parks/Leisure Facilities Management B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (610) 399-2275 |
| Website: | www.cheyney.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://abtiq.cheyney.edu/SelfService//Admissions/Application.aspx?applicationformid=13 |
| Address: | 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319-0200 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 616 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 26% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 403 (65% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $10,904 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,170 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 94% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $14,479 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 22 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,904 |
| Out-of-state | $16,170 |
| Books and supplies | $100 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 95 | 94% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 94 | 93% | $14,479 |
| Student loan aid | 48 | 48% | $6,856 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 423 | 91% | $12,477 |
| Federal student loans | 308 | 66% | $6,791 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 616 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 616 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- 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
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