Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is the oldest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the United States, founded in 1837. The school was founded as the African Institute, and located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a cornerstone of higher education and a leader in the education of African-Americans ever since its founding. Today, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania offers an array of academic programs, ranging from on-campus to online courses, designed to help students reach their educational goals. The university is committed to serving a diverse population with a variety of degree and certificate programs, helping to shape the future of African-American higher education.
- Address: 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319-0200
- Phone: (610) 399-2275
- Website: www.cheyney.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 623
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: #N/A
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $10,904 | $16,170 |
| Books and Supplies | $100 | $100 |
| Room & Board | $12,304 | $12,304 |
| Other | $3,082 | $3,082 |
| Total Cost | $26,390 | $31,656 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: #N/A
- SAT Range: #N/A – #N/A
- ACT Range: #N/A – #N/A
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Sociology
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 90%
- Part-time: 10%
Student Gender
- Male: 38%
- Female: 62%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 79%
- Hispanic / Latino: 11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 1%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 0%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 94%
- 25 and Over: 6%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 83%
- Out-of-State: 17%
- Unknown: 0%