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Chestnut Hill College
Chestnut Hill College
PHILADELPHIA, PA . 4 Year 3.6
#2135 in Best Colleges in America
9601 GERMANTOWN AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118

Overview

Chestnut Hill College is a private Catholic institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Originally established as a women’s college, it became fully coeducational in 2003 and continues to uphold its mission of academic excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility. The college offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in fields such as business, education, psychology, and the sciences, with a strong emphasis on the liberal arts. Small class sizes and a student-centered approach foster a close-knit learning environment where faculty provide personalized attention. Chestnut Hill College promotes service learning, leadership development, and global awareness, encouraging students to engage with their communities. Its picturesque campus, located near Philadelphia’s cultural and professional opportunities, enhances student life and career readiness. By integrating academic rigor with its values-driven mission, Chestnut Hill College prepares students to lead with integrity and make a meaningful impact in their fields.


Rankings

  • 180

    #180 in Best Colleges for Public Policy in America

  • 2135

    #2135 in Best Colleges in America

  • 329

    #329 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Best Colleges for Public Policy in America 180 of 643
  • Safest College Campuses in America 329 of 1,306
  • Best College Locations in America 476 of 1,527

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • B Value
  • A Diversity
  • CCampus
  • B Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • B+Location
  • C Dorms
  • C Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Human Services
    53 Graduates
  • Business
    28 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    26 Graduates
  • Psychology
    25 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    20 Graduates
  • Communications
    16 Graduates
  • Accounting
    15 Graduates
  • Biology
    14 Graduates
  • Network, Database, and System Administration
    8 Graduates
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
    7 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 98%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $35
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    900-1090
  • ACT Range
    16-20
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $28,263
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    63%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    867 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    205
  • Undergrads Over 25
    27%
  • Pell Grant
    58%
  • Varsity Athletes
    34%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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