Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Chestnut Hill College reported a 79.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Chestnut Hill College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Philadelphia, PA, with an SAT reference of 995. The historical average net price is $27,970 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

79.1%

2,559 applicants

SAT reference

995

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$27,970

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Chestnut Hill College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—995—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

52.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

62.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

815

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Chestnut Hill College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$28,011
$30,001 – $48,000$24,447
$48,001 – $75,000$22,714
$75,001 – $110,000$28,168
$110,000+$33,175

Top Majors at Chestnut Hill College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing46
Public Administration & Social Services33
Education29
Biological & Biomedical Sciences27
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice27
Psychology20
Computer & Information Sciences9
Communication & Journalism8
Physical Sciences5
History5

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About Chestnut Hill College

Official website: https://www.chc.edu/

Admissions: https://www.chc.edu/apply

Frequently Asked Questions About Chestnut Hill College

What is the acceptance rate at Chestnut Hill College?

Chestnut Hill College reported a 79% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,559. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Chestnut Hill College?

The historical 79% acceptance rate suggests Chestnut Hill College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Chestnut Hill College?

The imported historical records for Chestnut Hill College include an SAT reference value of 995. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Chestnut Hill College?

The stored historical average net price at Chestnut Hill College is $27,970 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $29,744 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Chestnut Hill College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Chestnut Hill College is 53%. its stored first-year retention rate is 62%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Chestnut Hill College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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