Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

https://www.cheyney.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2024 Average Net Price

$14,207

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

617

91.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

40.6%

41 Graduates

About

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania were General Special Education & Teaching (17 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (15 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (15 degrees).

In 2024, 97 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. 68% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (74 degrees), 8.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−20,462 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $20,462 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,207.

In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending Cheyney University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,716

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was $7,716. The cost of tuition at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is $−20,462 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,207

2024 Value

67.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,207. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania grew by 67.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,370

Room and Board

$100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was of $12,370 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.38% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.27% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 617 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 566 students and the part-time enrollment is 51. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.8% Black or African American, 5.51% Hispanic or Latino, 4.38% Two or More Races, 1.3% Asian, 0.648% White, and 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (58.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (28.8%) and Two or More Races Female (4.07%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 617 students. The full-time enrollment at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 566 and the part-time enrollment is 51. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Cheyney University of Pennsylvania had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
542 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
34 enrolled students
Two or More Races
27 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 87.8% Black or African American, 5.51% Hispanic or Latino, 4.38% Two or More Races, 1.3% Asian, 0.648% White, and 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 35 more women than men received degrees from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is black or african american (74 degrees awarded). There were 8.22 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (9 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is General Special Education & Teaching (17 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (15 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (15 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (32 degrees awarded), Biology (15 degrees), and Psychology (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,722,140 people), Secondary school teachers (619,164 people), Other managers (526,586 people), Physicians (486,203 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (424,766 people).

The most specialized majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2024 are Education (32 degrees awarded), Biology (15 degrees), Psychology (14 degrees), Social Sciences (9 degrees), and Math & Statistics (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are Education (32 degrees awarded), Biology (15 degrees), Psychology (14 degrees), Social Sciences (9 degrees), and Math & Statistics (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & secondary schools (3,420,908 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (886,378 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (868,118 people), Computer Systems Design (413,247 people), and Outpatient care centers (360,207 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

Most Common (2024)

General Special Education & Teaching
17 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
15 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was General Special Education & Teaching with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.47 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (66).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in General Special Education & Teaching, which is 16 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 8% of students graduating from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 15% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
74 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is black or african american (74 degrees awarded). There were 8.22 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (9 degrees).

3.09% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
118 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
91 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is black or african american female (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (91 degrees).

Operations

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $1.92M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 346k (18%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 47.7M. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania employs 13 Assistant professors, 9 Associate professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are Male Assistant professor (7), Female Assistant professor (6), and Male Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 35 employees, Management, with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Endowment

$1.92M

2024 Endowment

12.5%

growth from 2023

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $1.92M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania grew 12.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $47.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.1M

2024 Salaries

6.8%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $13.1M in salaries, which represents 27.4% of their overall expenditure ($47.7M) and a 6.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.597% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.16M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $3.16M to 33 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 35 employees, Management with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

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