A private, Roman Catholic university, Chestnut Hill College is situated in Philadelphia, PA. The foundation of Chestnut Hill College was laid down in the year 1924. Chestnut Hill College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Fides, Caritas, Scientia and its official colors are red. The total enrolment stands at 1,846 students at Chestnut Hill College. Around 1,364 and 482 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 205 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Chestnut Hill College is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At CHC around 39% are white, 32% are Black or African American, and 12% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Further, around 74% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 59% of the students are females and 41% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 96 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Kathleen Antonelli, Lois Pope, Frances Spence, and Kathleen Byerly. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At CHC, 237 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by APA (American Psychological Association), MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education), and MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education).
