Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA · Public · offers Bachelor's degrees

HBCU Fringe rural

—Acceptance rate
$14,265Average net price / year
41%Graduation rate
$37,837Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,785Median debt at graduation
617Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$10,904
Out-of-state tuition
$18,870
Total cost of attendance
$26,782
Room & board
$11,016
Books & supplies
$100
Average net price
$14,265

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$13,585
$30–48k
$12,358
$48–75k
$14,773
$75–110k
$20,215
$110k+
$16,493

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
—

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
First-year retention
69%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$28,568
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,837
Median debt (graduates)
$21,785
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
66%
Students with federal loans
58%

Programs: what graduates earn

2 of 27 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Sociology13$28,128—
Business Administration, Management and Operations16$44,072—

Students

Undergraduates
617
Part-time
8%
Women / men
66% / 34%
White
1%
Hispanic
6%
Black
88%
Asian
1%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Avg faculty salary
$94,824 / year
Full-time faculty
71%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.cheyney.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 7% of degrees
  • Education – 7% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 27% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 3% of degrees
  • Psychology – 18% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Cheyney University of Pennsylvania cost?

The average net price after grants is $14,265 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $10,904 and the full cost of attendance is $26,782.

How much do Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $37,837 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

41% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.