Cedar Crest College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Cedar Crest College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Cedar Crest College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 953, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The college offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $43,043.
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Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankRequired to be considered for admission
Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-29
SAT 25th-75th Percentile980-1230
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
60%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
54%
Unknown
13%
Black
9%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
24
Total Online Enrollment
793
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.60% online, 40% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
72% On-campus
28% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates43% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's10% online
Graduate Certificate59% online
Master's46% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
73%
State Grant Aid
36%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
48%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 8 | History. | |||
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 13 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 15 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 16 | Psychology. | |||
| 17 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 18 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.