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Chestnut Hill College

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA · City · 815 students
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$27,970
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
53%
Graduation rate
52% typical
$52,015
Earnings 10 years on
$51,562 typical
74%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in northwest Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill College is a private Catholic liberal arts institution best known for its supportive, values-based education and strong academic programs in psychology, education, forensic sciences, and business. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, mission-driven community featuring small class sizes, NCAA Division II athletics, and easy access to both downtown Philadelphia and the scenic trails of adjacent Wissahickon Valley Park. A distinctive hallmark of the college is its picturesque 75-acre campus, renowned for its striking French Gothic architecture—most notably the castle-like St. Joseph Hall—which gives the school a charming, historic atmosphere often compared to Hogwarts.

Wikipedia:Chestnut Hill College is a private Catholic college in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The college was founded in 1924 as a women's college by the Sisters of St. Joseph. It was originally named Mount Saint Joseph College.

Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19118-2693 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
15 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$39,870
Housing & food (on campus)$12,600
Books & supplies$400
Cost of attendance$58,168
Average net price$27,970
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$39,870
Housing & food (on campus)$12,600
Books & supplies$400
Cost of attendance$58,168
Average net price$27,970
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$28,011
$30–48k
$24,447
$48–75k
$22,714
$75–110k
$28,168
$110k+
$33,175
Grants from the school
99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $24,632
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
53%
Within 4 yrs
35%
Back for yr 2
62%
Transferred
16%
Pell students: 52.6% · others: 45.3% 
8 yrs after starting
61% graduated · 24% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$45,221
10 yrs after entry$52,015
Debt
Median at graduation$26,389
Monthly payment$280
Middle 50% owe$10.2k–$28.7k
90th percentile$38,833
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
74%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 72.0% · women 76.2% 
Yield: 7.2% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
52%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$32,669
Independent
44%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
14%
Where first-years come from
In state (PA)
56.8%
Out of state
36.4%
International
6.2%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 24 · MD 11 · DE 7 · NY 5 · CA 3

Race & ethnicity
White
30%
Hispanic
13%
Black
32%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
17%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$45,221
After 10 yrs
$52,015
Human Services, General31
Security Science and Technology24
Business Administration, Management and Operations23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22
Criminal Justice and Corrections22
Psychology, General19
Biology, General17
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences13
Communication and Media Studies7
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management7
Accounting and Related Services7
Chemistry4
Business/Corporate Communications4
Special Education and Teaching3
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$23M
Full-time faculty
33%
Faculty salary
$5,821/mo
Teaching spend
$9,714
per student
Federal loans
78%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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