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Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Chestnut Hill College campus
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Admission rate
75%
Accessible
Average net price
$20,972
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings
$59,414
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Chestnut Hill College is a private nonprofit college in Philadelphia, PA with 815 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $20,972 per year ($16,708 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,414 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
75%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,559
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,025
Fall 2023
Yield
9%
of admitted students enrolled

What Chestnut Hill College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$57,117
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$40,240

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$16,708
  • $30–48k$18,192
  • $48–75k$18,579
  • $75–110k$22,526
  • $110k+$28,066

Get a personal estimate with Chestnut Hill College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Freshman retention
62%
Median earnings
$59,414
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,111
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
815
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
57%
  • White30%
  • Hispanic13%
  • Black32%
  • Asian2%

Chestnut Hill College FAQ

What is Chestnut Hill College's acceptance rate?+

Chestnut Hill College admits 75% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Chestnut Hill College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Chestnut Hill College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,559 students applied to Chestnut Hill College and 2,025 were admitted; 178 enrolled.

Does Chestnut Hill College consider legacy status?+

No. Chestnut Hill College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Chestnut Hill College require an essay?+

Chestnut Hill College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Chestnut Hill College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $57,117 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,972.

What is Chestnut Hill College's graduation rate?+

49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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