Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2023 Average Net Price

$8,460

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

724

91.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

16.2%

32 Graduates

About

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania were General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees awarded), Sociology (13 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (9 degrees).

In 2023, 81 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. 56.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (65 degrees), 9.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−21,564 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 196 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $21,564 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,460.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Cheyney University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,716

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was $7,716. The cost of tuition at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is $−21,564 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$8,460

2023 Value

27%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,460. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania grew by 27%.

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

$11,738

Room and Board

$100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was of $11,738 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 12.3% between 2022 and 2023.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.33% with respect to 2022, when 96% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 196 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 724 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 663 students and the part-time enrollment is 61. This means that 91.6% 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 85.9% Black or African American, 7.32% Two or More Races, 2.49% Hispanic or Latino, 0.967% Asian, 0.967% White, and 0.414% 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 (56.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (29.3%) and Two or More Races Female (4.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 724 students. The full-time enrollment at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 663 and the part-time enrollment is 61. This means that 91.6% of students enrolled at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

68%

2023 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 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

Black or African American
622 enrolled students
Two or More Races
53 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
18 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 85.9% Black or African American, 7.32% Two or More Races, 2.49% Hispanic or Latino, 0.967% Asian, 0.967% White, and 0.414% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12 students (1.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 11 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 (65 degrees awarded). There were 9.29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees awarded), followed by Sociology (13 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (9 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Social Sciences (13 degrees awarded), Biology (9 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (1,164,284 people), Accountants & auditors (1,118,848 people), Financial managers (638,206 people), Chief executives & legislators (567,902 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (560,739 people).

The most specialized majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2023 are Social Sciences (13 degrees awarded), Biology (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees), Psychology (7 degrees), and Business (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are Social Sciences (13 degrees awarded), Biology (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees), Psychology (7 degrees), and Business (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,218,201 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,038,188 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (946,357 people), Computer Systems Design (747,993 people), and Banking & related activities (614,740 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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
16 degrees awarded
Sociology
13 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was General Business Administration & Management with 16 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 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.761 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (46).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in Sociology, which is 3.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% 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, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is black or african american (65 degrees awarded). There were 9.29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

2.47% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
35 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is black or african american female (35 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (30 degrees).

Operations

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $1.71M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 317k (18.5%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 38.8M. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania employs 11 Professors, 9 Assistant professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are Male Associate professor (6), Male Professor (6), and Male Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 38 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Endowment

$1.71M

2023 Endowment

6.48%

growth from 2022

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $1.71M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania grew 6.48% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.7M 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

$12.2M

2023 Salaries

16.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $12.2M in salaries, which represents 31.6% of their overall expenditure ($38.8M) and a 16.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.597% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.45% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.27M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $3.27M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania were Professor with 11 employees, Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 38 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was Male Associate professor with 6 employees, Male Professor with 6 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

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