Chestnut Hill College (CHC)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	470
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, CHC is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that CHC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Chestnut Hill College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, CHC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at CHC is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CHC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,635

Cost of attendance at Chestnut Hill College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,635

Cost of attendance at Chestnut Hill College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Chestnut Hill College received on average $28,263 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,263

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	116	58%	$4,896	$567,971
Other Federal Grant	129	64%	$4,979	$642,289
State Grant/Scholarships	54	27%	$3,980	$214,927
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	197	98%	$23,911	$4,710,500
Total Grant & Scholarships	197	98%	$28,263	$5,567,716

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chestnut Hill College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chestnut Hill College students is 62.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.9%.

62.6%

asian 40.0% 2 students
African American 43.8% 14 students
white 71.7% 81 students
unknown 36.4% 4 students
hispanic 55.6% 15 students
International Students 100.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Basketball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Chestnut Hill College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chestnut Hill College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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