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Chestnut Hill College

Chestnut Hill College is a small, private institution located in Philadelphia, pa. Founded in 1924, Chestnut Hill College offers undergraduate degrees in 68 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 939 undergraduates
cost $39,410 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Chestnut Hill College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 98.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.2
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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17
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Chestnut Hill College is known for one of its top majors: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Human Services, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $39,410
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,000
Books & supplies $1,450
Other expenses $5,024
Cost of attendance* $57,884
Average financial aid package $29,471
Estimated cost $28,413 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $39,410
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,000
Books & supplies $1,450
Other expenses $5,024
Cost of attendance* $57,884
Average financial aid package $29,471
Estimated cost $28,413 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Chestnut Hill College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 939, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

1,420

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
23%
African American %
20%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
45%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Chestnut Hill College, students love their Student Government. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 9601 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118-2693
phone 215-248-7000
address www.chc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Mask and foil drama club

Association for musical performance

Campus ministry community service group

Business club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Chestnut Hill College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Chestnut Hill College?

Chestnut Hill College is located in Philadelphia, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Chestnut Hill College? 

The acceptance rate for Chestnut Hill College is 98%.

What’s the average GPA for Chestnut Hill College?

The average high school GPA for Chestnut Hill College students was 3.2.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Chestnut Hill College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Chestnut Hill College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $231,536.

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