Established in 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a non-profit public liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Cheyney (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Founded | 1837 |
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Address | 1837 University Circle Cheyney 19319-0200 Pennsylvania United States |
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(610) 399 2275 |
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1951
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
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10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) | Not reported |
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15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) | Not reported |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.
This institution acceptance rate range is not available.
This institution is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 280,670 physical volumes, 8,011 physical media and 48 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 2 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 558 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.Yes
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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