Chestnut Hill College Overview
Chestnut Hill College is a coeducational college with “selective” admissions. Founded in 1924 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, the Institute for Forgiveness & Reconciliation is an homage towards their mission of “unity and love for all without distinction.” Chestnut Hill is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Association of Colleges Student Exchange Program, as well as maintains partner schools all across the world in Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, and more. The campus ministry gathers the entire campus for a community prayer on a monthly basis.
Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$26,357
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1009
Chestnut Hill College Tuition and Cost
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $39,870 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $39,870 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
69%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,744
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,549
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,892
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
31%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4702
61%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,549
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$5,124,843
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$122,853
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
86%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,214
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,106
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257
Students receiving federal loans
86%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,863
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,159
Chestnut Hill College Admissions Requirements
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
2559
Students Applied
97%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
78
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 17 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1009
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Chestnut Hill College Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,402
Total Number of Undergrads
972
0
100
56%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
56
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Chestnut Hill College Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
27
Countries Represented
39
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
44%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
49%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
38%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Griffins
School Colors
scarlet, white, and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
212
Total Female Athletes
137
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Chestnut Hill College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
Chestnut Hill College After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,800
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
New York
Allentown
Washington
Boston
Top 5 Employers
Chestnut Hill College
The School District of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
Mastery Charter Schools
Merck
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Community & Social Services
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,106
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257
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