About Cedar Crest College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
National Rank
#321
Student Population
1,596
Website
N/AAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Cedar Crest College was founded in 1867, and it is a private not-for-profit institution type. The college is spread across 84-acre campus which is nationally recognized with more than 130 species of trees. It is a college for women dedicated to the education of the next generation of people and prepares the students for life in a global society by educating the students for all the stages of life and experience.
The college provides a high-quality undergraduate education to a broad constituency of students. The vitality of all aspects of society will depend on the capacity of the colleges to educate women for leadership positions in all sectors and aspects of life. Cedar Crest is among the small group of institutions fulfilling that challenge.
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The total student population is 1,669 in which 955 are full-time and 714 are part-time students.
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The student to faculty ratio is 10:1.
Online Education at Cedar Crest College
The college provides various online programs for the students. Students are offered with financial support services and they can check the course syllabi online to get an idea about the program.
The college offers various tools for the faculty to deliver online education. Students can contact the college technical support in case of any problem.
For more info on Tuition and Fees
Reviews
Some of the student reviews are given here.
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Reviews from the students say that the college's infrastructure is very good and the environment is friendly.
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The professors help the students build the academic experience and add professionalism in every aspect of education.
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Students would recommend it to people who are interested in pursuing a high-quality degree with easy access to professors and peers.
Rankings
Some of the rankings according to the US News are given below.
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The college ranks 2nd in ‘Best Colleges for Veterans’.
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It got 3rd rank in ‘Best Value Schools’.
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It ranks 6th in ‘Regional Colleges - North’.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st May
Acceptance Rate
57%
SAT Range
940 - 1170
ACT Range
18 - 26
Application Fee
$200
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The process of learning at one of America's most respected universities where the students interact closely with world-class faculty and a diverse student body. With so many majors and minors from which to choose from the students have no problem finding the course of study that's right for them.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$22,136
Average Annual Cost
$38,616
Books And Supplies
$2,000
Other Fees
$600
Room And Board
$11,544
Budget For Other Expenses
$850
Total One Year Cost
$53,610
Cedar Crest College’s tuition is $53,610. Compared with the national average cost of tuition of $60,550, Cedar Crest College is cheaper.
These figures include both tuition and fees, also referred to as the sticker price. Fees differ by the institution and should fund library services, student gym facilities, student centres, technology resources and campus health centres.
As you’re comparing costs of different institutions, also consider the total cost and the net price. The total cost is the sticker price, plus the cost of room and board, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses. The net price is the average cost of the university after aid and scholarship funds are discounted from the total cost.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Associate degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
80%
Part-Time Retention Rate
68%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
108 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
31 Graduates
Social Work
31 Graduates
Psychology, General
25 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
17 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
15 Graduates
Criminology
12 Graduates
Biology, General
11 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
11 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
10 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...
9 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
9 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
7 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
6 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
6 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
5 Graduates
Gerontology
5 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
5 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
4 Graduates
Chemistry
4 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
3 Graduates
Dance
3 Graduates
Genetics
3 Graduates
History
3 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
3 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
3 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
2 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
2 Graduates
Mathematics
2 Graduates
International/Global Studies
1 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,323
Socio-Economic Diversity
43%
Part-time
30%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$66,385 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 73% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
73%
Undergrads in College Housing
11544%
Averege Housing Cost
$5,420/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,124/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$6,124/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Falcon
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
N/A
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
123
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$46,700/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$247 - 324
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$27,426
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,022
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,369
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$23,542
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$32,834
$30K - $48K
$31,558
$48K - $75K
$30,014
$75K - $110K
$25,530
> $110K
$22,549
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,410,167
Various financial aid programs are provided to the students from the college, state or any other institution to sponser the student's education. Students have to fill up the FAFSA form in order to apply for financial aid. Cedar Crest College federal school code is 003243.
Federal Aid - This includes Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Direct PLUS Loans, Direct Subsidized Loans, Unsubsidized Loans, as well as Federal Nursing Loans. About 44% of the students are being awarded the Pell Grant.
State Aid - It includes Pennsylvania State Grant.
Institutional Aid - The university offers Cedar Crest Grant, Cedar Crest Scholarships, Campus Employment Aid, Latina Leadership Partner Scholarship,Transfer Student Scholarships and more. About 98% of the students are awarded the institutional grant.
Military Aid includes Post-9/11 GI Bill Award and Yellow Ribbon Program.
